Chapter 4 Flashcards
balanced eating
A way of eating that promotes good health.
body mass index (BMI)
An estimate of the fat content of the body.
eating disorder
Mental illness in which people feel compelled to eat in a way that causes physical, mental, and emotional health problems.
metabolism
The sum of all the biochemical reactions in an organism.
MyPlate
Visual guideline for balanced eating; replaced MyPyramid in 2011.
obesity
A condition in which the body mass index is 30.0 kg/m2 or greater.
What is the key to a good diet? What is the key to a good diet?
Having variety in your diet is the key to having a good diet.
What is missing from a purely vegetarian diet?
Usually protein is missing from a vegetarian diet, that’s why it’s important to add supplements or foods that contain protein.
Why do people become overweight or obese?
They do little exercise and eat too much food.
What is meant by “lifestyle changes?”
If you keep a healthy weight and get rid of some weight.
What does the term “healthy weight” mean?
It means a weight that is good for your height, body compositions, and metabolic rate.
What determines the healthy weight of an individual?
Your height, body composition, and metabolic rate.
What is a person’s metabolic rate?
It is a rate that we have to burn up our body’s energy to keep alive.
What is the BMI?
It is the approximation of how much someone should weigh.
What is meant by energy balance?
It means to balance out our energy input and output.
What is a balanced diet?
You need to eat a good portion of each of the 4 food categories. Also, eating small healthy snacks.
Why is skipping meals not a good idea
You can become irritable and less concentration
What is a BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate. It helps keep us alive.
How is caloric output increased?
If we do more exercise, this can be increased.
What causes eating disorders?
No control and self-esteem that is low can cause eating disorders. More: Bullies, electronics, and depression (a disease).
Why is important to get help if you have an eating disorder?
It can hurt your relationships with others and also hurt your body
What is anorexia nervosa?
This means that you starve yourself and are scared of gaining weight.
What is bulimia
You will eat a mountain of food and then barf it all up.
What is binge eating disorder?
Binge eating means that you will pick three days a week and eat a mountain of food but not throw it up.
How does body image influence eating?
Lots of people want to look good, so that can influence their eating habits greatly.
