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the three elements of your health are___,___,___

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physical, mental/emotional, and social

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is the way the parts and systems of your body work together

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physical health

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includes your feelings about yourself, how well you relate to others, and how well you meet the demands of daily life

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mental health

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to maintain your _____ you need to take time to relax and share your feelings with others or in a journal.

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emotional health

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Being overweight takes off approximately ___ years off your life.

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10

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How well you get along with others is defined as your

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social health

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is the capacity to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services.

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Health Literacy

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is an influence on your health that is passed down from your parents.

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Heredity

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Your environment can be broken down into three different elements ____,____,____

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physical, social, cultural

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is the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group.

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culture

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An example of a physical environment would be

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part of the county, where your house is, type of neighborhood.

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____environment includes your family and other people with whom you come in contact with daily.

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social

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____ can also have an influence on your health. (Examples include tv, music, video games, movies, and newspapers.)

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media

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13
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Risks that increase gradually and may add up to a consequence that is worse than expected is

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cumulative risks.

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Actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat are referred to as

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risk factors

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is the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people.

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interpersonal skills

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support and encouragement from family and friends is an example of

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protective factors

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Life skills or specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health are known as

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health skills

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Saying no in a firm voice is an example of

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refusal strategies.

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17
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The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving is known as

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conflict resolution skills

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18
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The key to resolving conflicts is

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respecting others rights and your own

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19
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Practicing healthful behaviors and managing stress are both known as

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self-management skills.

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19
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One of the best things you can do is to learn ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of

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stress management

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are your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires, things based on your experiences and your perspective on life.

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internal influences

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20
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When accessing information, it is important to learn how to

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get the RIGHT information.

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21
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Taking actions to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief is

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advocacy.

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22
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Something you aim for that takes planning and work is a

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goal

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23
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Goals in a short period of time are

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short term goals

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Goal that is reached over an extended period of time is a

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long term goals

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24
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A multi step strategy to identify and achieve your goals is known as an

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action plan

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25
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those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves is your

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character

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Standing up for your beliefs, learning from people who demonstrate good character traits, and joining volunteer groups are all parts of

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developing your character

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Someone who’s success or behavior serves as an example for others is a

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role model

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28
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The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands is known as

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physical fitness

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29
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Physical fitness benefits your physical health by reducing your chances of

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disease

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30
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Physical fitness benefits your mental and emotional health by providing ____ and contributing to a positive ____

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stress relief, self esteem

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Physical fitness benefits your social health by reducing ____ that can interfere with relationships, and providing opportunities to interact and cooperate with others.

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stress

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32
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The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue is known as

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body composition

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33
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Lean body tissues include ____,___, and ___

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muscle, bone, water

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33
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The ability to move the body through the full range of motion is called

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flexibility

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34
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The amount of force a muscle can exert is known as

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muscular strength

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35
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The muscles ability to perform a task over an extended period of time without fatigue is known as

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muscular endurance

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36
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is the ability of the heart and lungs to send oxygen and fuel to the body during long periods of activity.

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Cardio-vascular endurance

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37
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Physical Fitness benefits the nervous system by improving

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Reaction time

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38
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Physical Fitness benefits the circulatory system by strengthening your

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Heart

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39
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Physical Fitness benefits the respiratory system by strengthening your

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Lungs

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39
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Physical Fitness benefits your weight control by improving your ___ and maintaining your ____

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Metabolism , weight

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40
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A body process that converts food/fuel to energy is known as ____

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Metabolism

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41
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Physical Fitness benefits your mental health by reducing ____and fatigued
muscles so ____

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emotional stress, sleep improves

42
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Physical Fitness benefits your_____by providing opportunities to meet new people at
clubs or organized activities and forming friendships with people with similar interests.

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Social health

43
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A type of resistance training where you hold a contraction is known as____ exercise Examples include wall sits and 6-inch ab workouts.

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isometric

44
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A type of resistance training where there are repetitive movements at a joint are known as ____ exercises. Examples include weight lifting, sit-ups, and push-ups.

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Isotonic

45
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A type of resistance training where there is equal resistance through an entire range of motion is known as_____ exercises. Examples include hydraulic resistances used in physical therapy

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Isokinetic

46
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When setting fitness goals, you must plan out a___

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fitness program.

47
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When developing a fitness program, you need to choose a ____
An ____ , and an activity that you enjoy.

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group activity, individual activity

48
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When setting fitness goals, you must set short term goals and long term goals and pay close
attention to the ______.

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Duration of activity

49
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Selecting a variety of activities to keep motivated and to train various parts of the body is
referred to as _____

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Cross training

50
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Raising body temperature, stretching large muscles slowly, performing the activity slowly, and
increasing pulse gradually are all important aspects of a good ____

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Warm up

51
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When planning out your workout, you need to be sure you pay close attention to the_____,_____, and ____

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frequency,intensity, and time.

52
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The importance of a cool down is to gradually decrease _____

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Activity

53
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A waxy lipid-like substance that circulates in blood to manufacture cell membranes, bile, and nerve tissue is known as_____

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cholesterol.

54
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Sugars such as fructose and lactose are known as

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Simple carbohydrates

55
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Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissue are

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Proteins

56
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Starches and sugars present in foods are known as

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Complex carbohydrates

57
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Beliefs and standards of conduct that you find important are

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protective factors

58
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Voluntarily choosing not to do something is practicing

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protective factors

59
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is the process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens

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Pasteurization

60
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All carbohydrates are converted into…by the body

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glucose

61
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A natural physical drive that protects you from starvation is

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hunger

62
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An indigestible complex carbohydrate is referred to as

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fiber

63
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The process by which the body takes in and uses food is known as

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nutrition

64
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lack one or more of the essential amino acids

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Incomplete proteins

65
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Good nutrition is essential for health throughout life, but particularly during

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adolescence

66
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contain all of the nine essential amino acids

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Complete Proteins

67
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Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and for regulating many vital body processes are referred to as

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minerals

68
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Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that food supplies to the body are known as

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calories

69
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A fatty substance that does not dissolve in water is known as

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lipids

70
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are solid at room temperature

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Saturated Fatty Acids

71
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Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients are

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vitamins

72
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This type of vitamin dissolves in water and passes easily into the bloodstream during digestion. These vitamins are known as

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water soluble

73
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This type of vitamin is absorbed, stored, and transported in fat. These vitamins are known as

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fat soluble

74
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is vital to every body function

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Water

75
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Starches in whole grains, seeds, and nuts are known as

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complex carbohydrates

76
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are substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect

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Food additives

77
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A condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods is known as

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food allergy

78
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A negative reaction to a food or part of food caused by a metabolic problem is known as

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food intolerances

79
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A desire, rather than a need to eat is

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appetite

80
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is a ratio that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight

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Body Mass Index

81
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One pound of body fat equals about … calories.

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3,500

82
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In order to maintain your present weight, the amount of calories you consume must be … the amount of calories your body burns.

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equal

83
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An example of a weight related health risk would be

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cardio-vasuclar disease

84
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is the way you see your body.

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Body Image

85
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is a condition of having an excess amount of body fat

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Obesity

86
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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

87
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One example of a health weight GAIN strategy would be

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Increase calorie intake

88
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One example of a healthy weight LOSS strategy would be to drink

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plenty of water

89
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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

89
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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

89
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is a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating

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Binge Eating Disorder

89
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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

90
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An example of a health consequence of Anorexia Nervosa would be

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loss of bone density.

91
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An example of a health consequence of Bulimia Nervosa would be

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kidney damage

92
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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

92
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One of the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa is

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Disoriented Body Image

93
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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

94
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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 Nervosa

94
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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

95
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is defined as abstaining from eating.

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Fasting

96
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The body’s need for protein, vitamins, and minerals … greatly when training for sports or competition.

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do not change

96
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are weight loss plans that are popular for only a short period of time.

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Fad Diet

97
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are minerals that help maintain the body’s fluid balance.

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Electrolytes

98
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A person who eats mostly or only plant foods is known as a

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vegetarian.

98
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is a type of vitamin that helps prevent spinal defects in a developing fetus.

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Folate

99
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Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians eat foods that come from plant sources

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dairy and eggs.

99
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Lacto Vegetarians eat foods that come from plants and

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dairy

100
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Ovo Vegetarians eat foods that come from plants and

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eggs

101
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is a very large amount of a dietary supplement; it can be dangerous.

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Megadose

101
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Vegans eat foods that come from … sources only.

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plant

102
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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

103
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is a type of vitamin that helps prevent spinal defects in a developing fetus.

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Folate

104
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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

105
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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

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