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Healthy Weight
Eating Disorders
Fad Diets
Nutrition for Athletes
Miscellaneous
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The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food is called...
Metabolism
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The way that you see your body is called...
body image
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Weight loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time are called...
fad diets .
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Name two sports in which your weight is important?
Football, Wrestling, Boxing
100
What is a Megadose?
A very large amount of any supplement.
200
What is Body Mass Index?
a measure of body weight related to height.
200
Where does body image come from?
media, famous actors and actresses, athletes, peers
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A repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight.
Weight Cycling
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It is important for athletes to stay hydrated. How many cups of water should boys drink a day? Girls?
Boys: 13 cups Girls: 9 Cups
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How many calories does one gram of fat have?
9 calories
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What is the BMI used for?
To determine if you are in a healthy weight range for your age gender, and height.
300
An eating disorder that involves an irrational fear of weight gain, and leads people to starve themselves.
Anorexia Nervosa
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List 3 types of fad diets.
Miracle foods, magic combinations, liquid diets, diet pills, fasting
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Should athletes eat before a competition? Why or why not?
Yes, eating foods that are high in carbohydrates before a competition give the athlete energy to do well. It is best to eat about 3-4 hours before the competition so that the stomach is empty.
300
How many calories does one gram of protein or carbohydrate have?
4
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Heavier than the standard weight range for your height is called...
Overweight
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An eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively.
Binge Eating
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A food that promises to "burn fat" is called a
Miracle Food
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Substances that boost athletic ability are called...
Performance enhancers
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What is one healthful way to lose weight?
Choose nutrient dense foods, watch portion sizes, eat fewer foods that are high in fats and added sugars
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What are some health risks of being underweight?
not getting the nutrients your body needs, have a hard time fighting off disease
500
An eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempts to rid the body of food.
Bulimia Nervosa
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How can you tell the difference between a fad diet and a legitimate weight loss plan?
If it does not follow My Pyraimid your body will get deprived of nutrients it needs. If it promises results in a very fast time period (like 2 weeks) it is likely to be unsafe or ineffective.
500
This Performance enhancing drug is a compound that helps release energy.
Creatine
500
What is a healthful way to gain weight?
Select foods from the 5 major food groups that are higher in calories, choose higher-calorie, nutrient rich food, eat nutritious snacks, get regular physical activity