Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
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Hunger
A
Is a feeling of physical discomfort that is caused by your body’s need for nutrients
2
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Appetite
A
Is a desire for food that based on emotional and other factors rather than nutritional need.
3
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
A
The rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest. - The higher the BMR the more calories you burn
4
Q
What determines a persons weight
A
Heredity
- Level of activity
- Body composition
The weight that is right for you is the weight that does not present any health risks
5
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Overweight
A
Overweight is a term used to describe a person who is heavier than the standard
- Normal have high blood pressure
- Excess cholesterol in the blood
- Excess glucose in the blood
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Certain Cancers
6
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Obese
A
Obese refers specifically to adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher
