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WGU Health and fitness

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The constituents of food that sustain us physiologically:   show
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show Nutrients  
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What provides energy that the body needs.   show
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show A kilocalorie (Calorie)  
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show Basal metabolism  
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The three categories of nutrients provide for caloric energy is:   show
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show Water  
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A person can survive longer without _____ than without _____; there can be no life without _____.   show
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What transports nutrients to and waste products from the cells and what helps regulate body temperature.   show
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What is lost through exhaled air.   show
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Recommended daily intake is the equivalent of _______ glasses of water.   show
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show solid foods  
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About ___ different nutrients are needed to maintain health.   show
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No food contains all the nutrients needed, not even _____, which is highly regarded in our society.   show
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show high nutrient density  
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This is combinations of two monosaccharides.   show
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This is the polysaccharide form in which glucose is stored in the liver.   show
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show Minerals  
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show The major minerals needed by the body  
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What mineral = milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables.   show
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What mineral = milk, cheese, lean meat   show
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show Potassium  
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What mineral = eggs, poultry, fish   show
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What mineral = table salt, beef, eggs, cheese   show
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What mineral = table salt, meat   show
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show Magnesium  
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show minerals  
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Calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus are components of what?   show
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show Minerals  
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Daily recommended intake is 2,400 milligrams (mg)   show
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show sodium  
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What plays an essential role in the regulation of fluids and blood pressure.   show
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show Iron  
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Deficiency of what causes chronic fatigue, sensitivity to cold, edginess, depression, sleeplessness, susceptibility to colds and infections, and functional impairments in work performance, behavior, and intellectual development.   show
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Deficiency of what mostly occurs in infants, adolescent males, and females in childbearing years.   show
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show vitamins  
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show vitamins  
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These vitamins dissolve in fat and are found in the fatty parts of food and body tissues.   show
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What are stored in the body until needed?   show
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show Fat Soluble  
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What promotes growth and health of body tissues and enhances vision by helping the retina function properly.   show
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show Vitamin D  
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show Vitamin E  
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What is essential for the synthesis of prothrombin, a substance needed for normal blood coagulation.   show
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What vitamins dissolve in water and are associated with the watery parts of food and body tissues.   show
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show Water soluble  
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What vitamin excess is excreted in the urine.   show
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show Water soluble  
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What vitamin helps body systems combat stress and maintain energy reserves.   show
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What vitamin is necessary for carbohydrate metabolism   show
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show B2-riboflavin  
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show B3-niacin  
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What vitamin helps increase vitality and influences glandular functions   show
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What vitamin is necessary for healthy teeth and gums and maintain normal body cholesterol and aids in the production of antibodies   show
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show B12-cobalamin  
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show B12-cobalamin  
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What vitamin is vital in preventing scurvy, in the formation and maintenance of collagen, in the normal metabolism of some amino acids, and in the function of the adrenal glands.   show
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Substances believed to protect active people from oxidative stress and resultant tissue damage at the cellular level.   show
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show Antioxidants  
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These play a vital role in preventing heart disease and certain types of cancer.   show
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These act as scavengers by binding to free radicals, thus preventing them from causing damage.   show
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show the antioxidant vitamins C and E and beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A).  
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show antioxidant  
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show Vitamin C  
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show Beta-carotene  
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What is found in vegetable oils, wheat germ, nuts, and green leafy vegetables.   show
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show a balance diet  
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Stay within your daily calorie needs, be physical active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week, about 60 minutes a day of physical activity may be needed to ...   show
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show sustaining weight loss  
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show My Pyramid Plan  
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Reminds consumers to make healthy food choices and be active every day.   show
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Daily physical activity is recommended   show
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show My Pyramid Plan  
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Wider base stands for food with little or no solid fats or added sugars.   show
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Narrow top area stands for foods containing more added sugars and solid fats.   show
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show My Pyramid Plan  
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Proportionality of each food group   show
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show My Pyramid Plan  
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show My Pyramid Plan  
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show My Pyramid Plan  
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Small steps can improve diet and lifestyle each day.   show
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Eat 6 oz. everyday- 6 to 11 servings-make half your this whole;   show
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show Grain  
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show Vegetables  
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These are usually good sources of vitamin A and C, carbohydrates and fiber.   show
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show calcium and vitamins A and C  
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show vitamin A  
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show Fruits  
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Get 3 cups everyday; for kids aged 2 to 8, it’s 2 cups- 2 to 3 servings   show
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Does low fat milk and cheese have the same amount of vitamins and minerals as whole fat milk and cheese?   show
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Eat 5 ½ oz. every day-2 to 3 servings daily which is 3 ounces   show
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How should you cook your meat?   show
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Choose more of what kind of proteins?   show
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show protein and iron  
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show The size of the serving  
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show Calories  
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These are based on the Daily Value recommendations for key nutrients but only for a 2000 calorie daily diet.   show
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the nutrients that Americans eat a lot of are fat, cholesterol, and sodium may increase your risk of what chronic diseases?   show
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Basic nutrients that supply the body with the energy needed to sustain normal activity.   show
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show Carbohydrates  
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4 calories are produced per gram of these.   show
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show Carbohydrates  
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show Glucose (Carbohydrates)  
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This must be constantly replenished in the blood, either by eating or by breaking down glycogen that is stored in the liver and muscles.   show
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show Carbohydrates  
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show Proteins  
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The key elements of antibodies, enzymes, and hormones.   show
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show Proteins  
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These are essential nutrients.   show
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No organism can live and almost no biological process can take place, without these.   show
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These are presented in every cell, in enzymes, and in body secretions.   show
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These help build new cells and tissues in growing children.   show
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These repair damaged tissues; maintain tissues that are already built.   show
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These play a role in the manufacture of blood, enzymes, hormones, and human milk.   show
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show Proteins  
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show Proteins  
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show protein  
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show protein  
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Corn is deficient in the amino acids isoleucine and lysine, so it is often eaten with beans (which lack the tryptophan and methionine found in corn)these are eaten together why?   show
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wheat is deficient in lysine, so it may be combinded with beans for nutritional completeness. These are eaten together why?   show
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show A vegetarian diet must have enough protein to support normal growth and development.  
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Peanut protein is combined with wheat, oat, corn, rice, or coconut.   show
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show A vegetarian diet must have enough protein to support normal growth and development.  
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Non-meat sources of protein include what?   show
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show Incomplete protein  
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This is a smaller structure made up by protein molecules.   show
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How many amino acids are termed essential in adult?   show
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How many amino acids are termed essential in infants?   show
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show amino acids  
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show Nonessential  
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Which amino acids must be provided by the diet?   show
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show Lipids  
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show Lipids  
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show Lipids  
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These provides much of the stored energy of the body.   show
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show Lipids  
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These protect the organs and underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber.   show
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show Lipids  
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These have roles in such key functions as regulating blood pressure and gastrointestinal motility, and the lipoprotein.   show
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show Bad cholesterol  
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HDL   show
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show Saturated  
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These fatty acids are mostly found in foods of plant origin, including vegetable oils (corn, olive, soybean, peanut, and safflower oils) and some seafood.   show
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show monounsaturated  
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Vegetable oils (not including olive and canola), nuts, and high-fat fish are sources of _____ fats.   show
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This is a generic term for non-digestible carbohydrates (including cellulose, lignin, and pectin) and found in plants.   show
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show Fiber  
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show Fiber  
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show Fiber  
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show age + 5 grams  
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show liver  
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What is used to build cell membranes and brain and other nervous tissue.   show
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show Cholesterol  
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show saturated fat and cholesterol  
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9 calories per ___ gram   show
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No more than 30% of ___ should comprise of the total calories consumed.   show
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Implies that the individual is not getting enough nutrients.   show
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This can occur even if the person is consuming more than enough calories.   show
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show undernourished  
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show ketosis  
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show Under nutrition  
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show Malnutrition  
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An inaccurate perception of one’s own nutritional state.   show
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A person with this is hungry, but denies the hunger because of an irrational fear of becoming fat.   show
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self starvation   show
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show Anorexia Nervosa  
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compulsive exercising   show
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show Anorexia Nervosa  
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show Anorexia Nervosa  
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Most common cause of death in a long-time this is a low level of potassium in the blood, which can cause an irregular heartbeat.   show
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show Anorexia Nervosa  
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show Anorexia Nervosa  
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show Bulimia  
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show Bulimia  
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show Bulimia  
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Warning signs: frequent trips to the bathroom after eating   show
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Warning signs: rigid exercise regimen   show
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Warning signs: calluses on the back of hands and knuckles from self-induced vomiting   show
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show Bulimia  
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Warning signs: creation of complex lifestyle schedules or rituals   show
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Warning signs: withdrawal from usual friends and activities   show
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show Bulimia  
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show Bulimia  
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show Bulimia  
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show Bulimia  
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Health signs:Gastric rupture is an uncommon but possible side effect   show
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Organic compounds   show
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Inorganic compounds   show
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