Nutrition Basics: An Active Approach

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture on nutrition and energy balance.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A commonly used measurement calculated using height and weight, predictive of body fatness.

Visceral Fat

Fat deposited in the abdominal cavity, a better predictor of disease risk than total fat mass.

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

Energy intake estimation needed to maintain energy balance in healthy adults.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

The amount of energy required by the body to conduct its basic functions over a certain time period.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat tissue that communicates to the brain the body's energy balance.

Health at Every Size

A weight-inclusive approach to health that emphasizes healthy eating and physical activity rather than weight loss.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychiatric illness characterized by an obsession with weight and food, leading to extreme nutrient inadequacy.

Bulimia

A psychiatric illness involving episodes of binge eating followed by purging.

Binge Eating Disorder

A psychiatric disorder marked by periodic loss of control over eating, often leading to guilt and health risks.

Moderate Physical Activity

Activities that increase your heart rate and breathing but still allow for conversation.

Vigorous Physical Activity

Intense activities that require more energy and significantly increase your heart rate.