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is a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating
binge eating disorder
is a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating
bulimia nervosa
an example of a health consequence of Anorexia Nervosa would be
slow metabolism
is defined as an extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death
eating disorder
an example of a health consequence of Bulimia Nervosa would be
kidney damage
one of the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are
obsession with exercising
is the repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight. Also referred to as yo-yo dieting
weight cycling
are pills that work by suppressing appetite. They may cause drowsiness, anxiety, a racing heart, or other serious side effects
diet pills
is the act of replacing all of your food intake with a special liquid formula
liquid diets
is defined as abstaining from eating
fasting
are weight loss plans that are popular for only a short period of time
fad diets
is a disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self- imposed starvation
Anorexia
is a ration that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight
body mass index
one pound of body fat equals about ____ calories
3,500
in order to maintain your present weight, the amount of calories you consume must ___ the amount of calories your body burns
equal