Unit 2 - Lesson 3

Question 1

Nutrition

Answer 1

The study of food and the ways in which the body uses food

Question 2

Nutrient

Answer 2

A substance that provides energy or helps form body tissues

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 3

Diet

Answer 3

The type and amount of food that a person eats

Includes a balance of all nutrients

Question 4

Overweight

Answer 4

A person is heavy for his/her height and has excess stored fat

Question 5

Obesity

Answer 5

When a person weighs more than 20% above the r3commended weight and has a significant amount of excess body fat

Question 6

Eating disorder

Answer 6

A disease in which a person has an unhealthy concern for his/her body shape and weight

Anorexia nervous - starving oneself and an intense fear of gaining weight
Bulimia nervosa - binge eating followed by induced vomiting

Question 7

Physical fitness

Answer 7

The ability to perform daily physical activities without becoming short of breath, sore, or very tired

Question 8

Aerobic Exercise

Anaerobic Exercise

Answer 8

Raises the heart rate and breathing rate and burns calories. The muscles use oxygen

Intense resistance exercises for a short time. Builds muscle and increases strength. No oxygen