Maintaining a Health Weight
A measure of body weight relative to height.
What is body mass index (BMI)
Having an excess of body fat
What is obese
True or False: Intentional vomiting is a symptom of bulimia nervosa
What is True
Having a weight that is greater than the standard weight range for a particular height.
What is overweight
The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food.
What is metabolism
True or False: Fad diets are a healthful way to manage weight.
What is false
True or False: Daily physical activity helps maintain a healthful weight
What is true
Having a weight that is less than the standard weight range for a particular height.
What is underweight
Advantages of this eating style are that foods tend to be high in fiber and low in saturated fats
What is vegetarian
What is 0.5-1 pound per week
A method used to measure your BMI that involves measuring the thickness of skin at different points on the body
What is skin-fold testing
Three factors that influence body image other than weight & diet
What are...1) genetics 2) exercise 3) environment 4) culture 5) media 6) self-esteem 7) body type 8) gender 9) age
Three signs that a diet plan is a fad diet
What are false promises (quick & easy), overuse of pills (dietary supplements), and temporary fix (not sustainable)
This condition makes people unable to tolerate a certain protein
What is celiac disease
A healthful eating plan should include
What is a well balanced diet, daily exercise, and adequate water intake
The difference between overweight and obese
What is having a weight above the standard range & having excess body fat
What do individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder all have in common?
What are harmful eating habits
People with binge eating disorder may develop health problems associated with
What is obesity
How would you change a weight loss plan that includes food portions based on MyPyramid, regular physical activity, plenty of water, and large amounts of dietary supplements to make it more healthful?
What is decrease doses of dietary supplements
An individual that suffers from dizziness, fatigue, and/or cramps during exercise should
What is consume electrolytes before, during, and after exercise
Shoveling snow for 10 minutes burns 65 calories. After a recent snow storm, Jasmine shoveled snow for 1 1/2 hours. How many calories did Jasmine burn?
What is 585
Health Advocacy: Your friend wants to lose weight in order to feel better about themselves so they stop eating lunch, begin drinking supplements, and exercise at an intense level for 2 hours after school every day.
What is...eating nutrient dense snacks at lunch, regulate supplementation, exercise less intensely or for a shorter duration
Outside pressures, high expectations, and a need to be accepted are characteristics associated with
What is anorexia nervosa
Weakness, difficulty concentrating, and increased susceptibility to infections are health risks associated with
What is underweight
How does a healthful eating plan for an athlete differ from a healthful eating plan for a less-active teen?
What is an eating plan for an athlete should include more calories and more fluids than an eating plan for less-active teen.