chapter 11 health - body image, eating disorders, health conditions

body mass index

body mass index

measure of body weight relative to height

overweight

above the standard age weight

obese

having an excess amount of body fat

osteoarthritis

disease of the joints in which cartlige breaks down

benefits of exercise

-stress reliever

-normal appetite

-increases self esteem

-more energy

healthy strategies for managing weight

-set realistic goals

-personalize your plan

-evaluate your progress

-target a healthy weight

body image

the way in which you see your body - perception!!

fad diets

quick, easy weight loss eating habits

weight cycling

repeated pattern of losing and/or gaining weight

eating disorders

mental illness about food or eating

anorexia

irrational fear of weight gain leading to people starving themselves

bulimia

fear of weight gain and unhappy with body

binge eating disorder

eating excessive amounts of food and going on binges

fad diets include

miracle foods, liquid diets, fasting, etc.

effects your nutritional needs

age ,gender, activity level

dietary supplement

products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to healthful foods

autoimmune disease

immune system attacks itself

performance enhancers

substances that boost athletic ability i.e. steriods

megadoses

large amounts

fda

food and drug admin

nih

national institues of health

celiac disease

gluten free

health conditions that can affect a person’s diet

diabetes

food allergies

lactose free

celiac disease

high blood pressure or choleresteral

pre comp meal

1. last meal before comp

2. complex carbs

3. 3-4 hours before comp

4. gives time stomach to empty (DIGESTION TAKES ENERGY!!!!)

carb loading

series of meals 1-3 days prior to comp

anabolic steriods

male horomones and are illegal

creatin

protein naturally found in body

builds muscle

danger for heart kidneys and liver if misused

energy drinks

LOADED with caffeine and NOT good for you