Vocab
What is the definition of hunger?
The physical need for food
What is the percentage of body fat that is healthy for young women?
a. 20 to 30%
b. 30 to 40%
c. 40 to 50%
d. 50 to 60%
a. 20 to 30%
Explain what binge eating is.
Possible answer: when you eat a large amount of food in one sitting
What is the definition of cross-contamination?
The transfer of harmful bacteria or substances from one food item to another
Identify 2 factors that can influence your choice of food
Possible answers: the smell and taste of the food, mood, family traditions, social occasions, religious traditions, health concerns, advertising, cost, and availability
How many people in the United States suffer from food-borne illnesses each year?
a. 77 million
b. 76 million
c. 74 million
d. 75 million
b. 76 million
What is the definition of a fad diet?
A plan that helps to quickly lose weight
Being overweight can increase the risk of suffering from 4 long-term diseases. Name one.
Possible answers: heart disease, certain forms of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and sleeping apnea
How long should you cut from your diet to find out if you have a food allergy?
2-4 weeks
What is the definition of purging?
The act of ridding the body of food through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise
What is the recommended daily exercise goal for teens?
60 minutes
True or False: Most cases of food-borne illness are due to foods that are prepared or eaten at home
True
What is the definition of BMR, or Basal Metabolic Rate?
The rate at which the body burns calories at rest
True or False: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a direct measure of body composition that accurately reflects the proportion of fat tissue compared to muscle.
False
Explanation: it shows your weight in relation to your height, not fat compared to muscle
What does anorexia nervosa cause?
Possible answer: A person to repeatedly eat large amounts of food that is then followed by purging