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cardiorespiratory fitness
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Ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to process and transport oxygen required by muscle cells so that they can meet the demands of prolonged physical activity.
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muscle fitness
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A combination of muscle strength and endurance.
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muscle strength
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The ability of skeletal muscles to engage in work; relates to the force a muscle can exert.
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muscle endurance
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Ability of muscles to function over time with support from the respiratory and circulatory systems.
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flexibility
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Ability of the joints to move freely through a full range of motion.
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body composition
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Makeup of the body in terms of fat tissue in relation to lean body tissue (muscle, bone, organs).
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity.
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reference daily intakes (RDI)
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The recommended amounts of nutrients to be eaten each day to meet the needs of most healthy people.
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serotonin
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A mood-enhancing chemical that the body produces naturally.
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glycemic index
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A measure of how quickly foods convert into blood sugar.
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dopamine
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A chemical naturally produced by the body that makes us feel good and can help offset pain.
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runaway eating
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The consistent use of food and food-related behaviors- such as purging or exercising excessively-to deal with unpleasant feelings and the sense that these feeling are out of control.
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anorexia
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Eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
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bulimia
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Eating disorder characterized by a secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging.
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binge eating disorder
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An eating disorder characterized primarily by periods of uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full.
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