Healthy Weight
Fasting
Eating Disorders
Health Conditions
Nutrition for Athletes
100

the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food

metabolism

100

a daily eating routine that allows your digestive system enough time to rest between meals, which leads to healthier digestion. And when your body is not constantly focused on digestion, it can focus on healing and cellular repair and regeneration.

intermittent fasting

100

an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves.

anorexia nervosa

100

people with __________ has to monitor their eating carefully to make sure their blood sugar stays in a healthy range.

This could be caused by prolonged unhealthy eating or it could be hereditary.

diabetes

100

How much water should a teen girl drink, how much water should a teen boy drink?

9 cups, 13 cups daily

200

measure of body eight relative to height

body mass index (BMI)

(not completely accurate)

200

another name for longer fasts over 24 hours to prevent disease and make slow and steady strides towards your health goals. Longer fasts are usually needed when someone has more severe issues they're trying to tackle, like insulin resistance or obesity.

sustained fasts

200

an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempts to rid the body of food.

bulimia nervosa

200

This can range from annoying to life-threatening. With this people must avoid certain foods and food ingredients.

Food allergies

200

If you must lose weight for a sport, how much weight should you lose per week to be sensible?

1/2 to 1 lb per week

300

heavier than the standard weight range for your height

overweight

300

Much of the weight that is lost during a short fast is from what?

Water

300

an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively.

Binge eating

300

This is a term used for people who can not properly digest milk and dairy products. 

lactose intolerant

300

substances that boost athletic ability

performance enhancers

400

having excess body fat

obese

400

 a metabolic state in which your blood has a high concentration of ketones, namely beta-Hydroxybutyrate.

It occurs when your body starts using fat as its main fuel source due to limited access to glucose, or blood sugar, typically caused by starvation, fasting, or following a very low carb diet

ketosis

400

weight loss plans that tend to be popular for a short time.

fad diets

400

also known as gluten intolerance, this condition makes people unable to tolerate a protein called gluten.

Celiac Disease

400

These contain high amounts of caffeine. This provides quick energy in an unhealthful way by increasing your heart rate. I call it "heart attack in a can".

Energy drinks

500

a repeated pattern of losing and regaining weight

weight cycling

500

This helps remove damaged cells and proteins, potentially reducing the risks of various diseases and increases longevity.

autophagy

500

2 things that effect body image (the way you see your body)

Media and Peers/family

500

People with this are often encouraged to keep their salt intake low.

People with this may need to reduce their intake of saturated fats and trans fat.

High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol

500

This compound helps release energy. Some athletes take this supplement to give them a quick burst of power and reduce muscle fatigue. However, it can actually hurt an athlete on account of its side effects, which include cramping and nausea. Using it in high doses may damage the heart, liver, and kidneys. 

Creatine