Module 1-2: Weight Management (Lifestyle and Eating Habits) - Vocabulary Flashcards

20 vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from the weight management and eating habits lecture notes.

Active lifestyle

A lifestyle that integrates regular physical activities into daily routines.

Sedentary lifestyle

A lifestyle involving little or no physical activity.

Calorie balance

The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure; maintenance occurs when intake equals expenditure.

Weight maintenance

Keeping body weight within a healthy range by balancing calories consumed with calories burned.

Weight gain

Energy consumed is greater than energy expended.

Weight loss

Energy consumed is less than energy expended.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

An estimate of body fat based on weight and height; BMI = weight(kg) / height(m)^2; categories include Underweight, Normal, and Overweight.

Energy expenditure

The total energy used by the body, including metabolic processes and physical activity.

Metabolic rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to sustain vital functions (basal metabolism).

Nutrient-dense foods

Foods that provide more nutrients per calorie than highly processed choices.

Fiber

Dietary fiber-rich foods that aid digestion and promote fullness.

Protein

Macronutrient important for satiety and maintaining muscle mass.

Skimmed milk

Low-fat dairy product used to reduce fat intake.

Calorie counting

Tracking calories consumed and calories burned to guide weight management.

Adequate sleep

Sufficient sleep as part of a healthy lifestyle and weight management.

FNRI recommendations

Nutritional guidelines for Filipinos provided by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

Food habit

The pattern of how and what people eat, including when and why they eat.

Positive associations

Factors affecting eating/food habits such as advertising, availability, economy, social pressure, emotional comfort, and beliefs.

Poor food choices

Diets high in calories but low in nutrients, contributing to obesity and related diseases.

Body types

Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph—three general body shapes influencing fat distribution and metabolism.