Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Define - Body Image
A
The way you see your body
2
Q
Define - Body mass index (BMI)
A
Ration that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight.
3
Q
Define - Obesity
A
Excess body fat, or adipose tissue
4
Q
Define - Overweight
A
Condition in which a person is less than the standard weight range for his/her height.
5
Q
Define - Nutrient-dense foods
A
Foods high in nutrients relative to their calorie content.
6
Q
Define - Fad Diets
A
Weight loss plans that are popular for only a short amount of time
7
Q
Fasting
A
Abstaining from eating
8
Q
Weight Cycling
A
The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight.
9
Q
Eating disorder
A
An extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death.
