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Anorexia nervosa:
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duh....starving
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Appetite:
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Appetite: The desire, rather than need, to eat certain foods.
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR):
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): the minimum amount of energy required to keep the body alive when in a rested and fasting state.
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Binge Eating:
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duh
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Body Composition:
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Body Composition: the proportion of body weight that is made up of fat tissue compared to lean tissue.
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Body Image:
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Body Image: a measure of how you see and feel about your appearance and how comfortable you are with your body.
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Body Mass Index:
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Body Mass Index: an index of weight in relation to height that is used to assess healthy body weight.
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Bulimia Nervosa:
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binging.... purging
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Cross-Contamination:
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Cross-Contamination: the transfer of contaminants from one food to another.
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Fad Diet:
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Fad Diet: a diet that requires a major change in eating habits and promises quick weight loss.
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Food Allergy:
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Food Allergy: an abnormal response to a food that is triggered by the immune system.
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Food-borne illness:
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Food-borne illness: an illness caused by eating or drinking a food that contains a toxin or disease-causing microorganism.
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Heredity:
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Heredity: the passing down of traits from parents to their biological child.
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Hunger:
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Hunger: the body's physical response to the need for food.
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Lactose intolerance:
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Lactose intolerance: the inability to completely digest the milk sugar lactose.
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Obesity:
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Obesity: the state of having excess body fat for one's weight; the state of weighing more than 20 percent above one's recommended body weight.
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Overweight:
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Overweight: heavy for one's height.
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Purging:
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Purging: engaging in behaviors such as vomiting or misusing laxatives to rid the body of food.
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Weight Management:
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Weight Management: a program of sensible eating and exercise habits that keep weight at a healthy level.
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What happens to the extra energy if you eat more food than your body needs?
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Extra food energy that is not needed immediately is stored by the body in two forms - glycogen and fat.
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What is the formula to figure out your BMI?
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BMI = weight (lb) / height (in) / height (in) x 703.
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Who has the highest risk of an eating disorder?
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List the 4 ways to reduce the risk of food-borne illness in the kitchen:
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1. Replace and wash dishcloths and hand towels frequently.
2. Keep your refrigerator at 41 degrees F 3. Wash your hands, cooking utensils, and surfaces with warm soapy water between ech food preparation step. 4. Cook food to the recommended temperatures to kill microorganisms. |
