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Health Ch. 11
Chapter 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Metabolism | the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food. |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | a measure of body weight relative to height. |
| Anorexia Nervosa | an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves. |
| Eating Disorders | extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illnesses. |
| Weight cycling | a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight. |
| Fad diets | Weight loss plans that tend to be popluar for only a short time. |
| Body Image | The way you see your body. |
| Underweight | below the standard weight range for your height. |
| Obese | Having excess body fat. |
| Herbal supplements | Dietary supplements containing plant extracts. |
| Performance Enhancers | Substances that boost athletic a bility. |
| Dietary supplements | Products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to not a substitute for healthful foods. |
| Vegetarian | a person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods. |
| Binge Eating Disorder | An eating disorder in which people overeat compulsivity. |
| Bulimia Nervosa | An eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purign or attempts to rid the body of food. |
| Overweight | Heavier than the standard weight range for your height. |
| Megadoses | Very large amounts |