the pressure of blood within arteries as it is pumped through the body by the heart.
What is arterial blood pressure
100
a diet in which foods are chosen to provide kcalories, essential nutrients, and fiber in the right proportions.
What is balanced diet
100
an eating disorder characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating or bingeing.
What is binge eating disorder
100
a ball of chewed food that travels from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach.
What is bolus
100
A large class of nutrients, including sugars, starch, and fibers, that function as the body's primary source of energy.
What is carbohydrates
200
substitutes for sugar (such as aspartame and saccharin) that provide no, or almost no, kcalories.
What is artificial sweeteners
200
the minimum energy needed by the body for vital functions when at rest and awake
What is basal metabolism
200
the degree to which a nutrient is absorbed and available to be used in the body.
What is bioavailability
200
in cereal grains, the part that covers the grain and contains much fiber and other nutrients.
What is bran
200
cancer causing substance
What is carcinogen
300
the most common form of artery disease, characterized by plaque buildup along artery walls.
What is atherosclerosis
300
a precursor of vitamin A that functions as an antioxidant in the body; the most abundant carotenoid.
What is beta-carotene
300
a collection of scientific technologies, including genetic engineering, that are used to create, improve, or modify plants, animals, and microorganisms.
What is biotechnology
300
an eating disorder characterized by a destructive pattern of excessive over-eating followed by vomiting or other "purging" behaviors to control weight.
What is bulimia nervosa
300
a disease of the heart and blood vessels such as coronary artery disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
What is cardiovascular disease (CVD)
400
a development disorder of children characterized by impulsiveness, distractibility, and hyperactivity.
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
400
a substance made in the liver that is stored in the gallbladder and released when fat enters the small intestine because it helps digest fat.
What is bile
400
the amount of glucose found in the blood; glucose is vital to the proper functioning of the body.
What is blood glucose level (blood sugar level)
400
a group of diseases characterized by unrestrained cell division and growth that can disrupt the normal functioning of an organ and also spread beyond the tissue in which it started.
What is cancer
400
A class of pigments that contribute a red, orange, or yellow color to fruits and vegetables; can be converted to retinol and retinal in the body.
What is carotenoids
500
serious tooth decay in babies caused by letting a baby go to bed with a bottle of juice, formula, cows milk or breast milk.
What is baby bottle tooth decay
500
a component of bile that aids in digestion of fats in the duodenum of the small intestine.
What is bile acids.
500
a method of measuring degree of obesity that is a more sensitive indicator than height-weight tables.
What is body mass index
500
a regimen involving both decreased exercise and increased consumption of carbohydrates before an athletic event to increase the amount of glycogen stores.
What is carbohydrate or glycogen loading
500
the metabolism processes by which large, complex molecules are converted to simpler ones.