9 weeks test Flashcards
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
is the way you see your body
body image
an example of a weight related health risk would be
cancer
is a condition of having an excess amount of body fat
obesity
is a condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for his or her height
overweight
one example of a health weight GAIN strategy would be
increase your calorie intake
one example of a healthy weight LOSS strategy would be
eat a variety of low-calorie , nutrient dense foods
Is a condition in which a person is less than the standard weight range for his or her height
underweight
the body’s need for protein, vitamins, and minerals _____ greatly when training for sports or competition
does not change
the body naturally loses fluids through____, _____, and ______
perspiration, breathing, waste elimination
are minerals that help maintain the body’s fluid balance
electrolytes
a person who eats mostly or only plant foods is known as
vegetarian
is the process of restoring lost body fluids
rehydration
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians eat foods that come from plant sources, ___ and ___
dairy and eggs
Lacto vegetarians eat foods that come from plants and ___
dairy
Ovo Vegetarians eat foods that come from plants and ____
eggs
vegans eat foods that come from ____ sources only
plant
____ is a very large amount of a dietary supplement; it can be dangerous
mega dose
vitamins A,D,E and K are stored in body fats and may cause ___ in large amounts
toxicity
is a type of vitamin that helps prevent spinal defects in a developing fetus
folic acid
Is a mineral that helps increase blood volume during pregnancy to help during an increased demand for blood
iron
is a mineral that helps build the bones and teeth of the developing fetus and replaces any taken from the mother’s bones
calcium
most older adults can get all the calories and nutrients they need each day by following the recommendations in the ___
dietary guidelines
