Ch1 - Vocab (pp. 23-33) Flashcards
1
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Kilocalorie (kcal)
Calorie is the shortened form of this word
A
Common unit for measuring the energy value of foods.
2
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Metabolism
A
The chemical and physical processes by which the body “burns” food and generates energy.
3
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Basal Metabolism Rate (BMR)
A
The lowest rate of metabolism.
Your metabolism while you are at rest.
4
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Nutrient Density
A
The proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains.
5
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Daily Values (DV)
A
Recommended amounts of certain nutrients to be consumed daily.
6
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Yo-yo dieting
A
- Weight cycling; cycle of losing, gaining, losing, and gaining weight.
- Makes it more difficult for an individual to lose wight because with each cycle, the body fat content becomes higher.
