9 weeks test Flashcards

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is a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating

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binge eating disorder

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is a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating

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bulimia nervosa

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3
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an example of a health consequence of Anorexia Nervosa would be

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slow metabolism

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4
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is defined as an extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death

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eating disorder

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5
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an example of a health consequence of Bulimia Nervosa would be

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kidney damage

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6
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one of the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are

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obsession with exercising

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7
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is the repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight. Also referred to as yo-yo dieting

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weight cycling

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are pills that work by suppressing appetite. They may cause drowsiness, anxiety, a racing heart, or other serious side effects

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diet pills

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9
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is the act of replacing all of your food intake with a special liquid formula

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liquid diets

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10
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is defined as abstaining from eating

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fasting

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11
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are weight loss plans that are popular for only a short period of time

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fad diets

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12
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is a disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self- imposed starvation

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Anorexia

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is a ration that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight

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body mass index

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14
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one pound of body fat equals about ____ calories

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3,500

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15
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in order to maintain your present weight, the amount of calories you consume must ___ the amount of calories your body burns

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equal

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16
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is the way you see your body

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body image

17
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an example of a weight related health risk would be

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cancer

18
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is a condition of having an excess amount of body fat

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obesity

19
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is a condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for his or her height

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overweight

20
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one example of a health weight GAIN strategy would be

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increase your calorie intake

21
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one example of a healthy weight LOSS strategy would be

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eat a variety of low-calorie , nutrient dense foods

22
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Is a condition in which a person is less than the standard weight range for his or her height

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underweight

23
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the body’s need for protein, vitamins, and minerals _____ greatly when training for sports or competition

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does not change

24
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the body naturally loses fluids through____, _____, and ______

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perspiration, breathing, waste elimination

25
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are minerals that help maintain the body’s fluid balance

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electrolytes

26
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a person who eats mostly or only plant foods is known as

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vegetarian

26
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is the process of restoring lost body fluids

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rehydration

27
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Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians eat foods that come from plant sources, ___ and ___

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dairy and eggs

28
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Lacto vegetarians eat foods that come from plants and ___

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dairy

29
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Ovo Vegetarians eat foods that come from plants and ____

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eggs

30
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vegans eat foods that come from ____ sources only

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plant

31
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____ is a very large amount of a dietary supplement; it can be dangerous

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mega dose

32
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vitamins A,D,E and K are stored in body fats and may cause ___ in large amounts

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toxicity

33
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is a type of vitamin that helps prevent spinal defects in a developing fetus

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folic acid

34
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Is a mineral that helps increase blood volume during pregnancy to help during an increased demand for blood

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iron

35
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is a mineral that helps build the bones and teeth of the developing fetus and replaces any taken from the mother’s bones

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calcium

36
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most older adults can get all the calories and nutrients they need each day by following the recommendations in the ___

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dietary guidelines