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Pica

The practice of eating nonfood substances.

Bulimia nervosa diagnosis criteria

Binge-compensate cycles must occur one time(s) per week for at least three months.

Purging behaviors in bulimia

After vomiting, many calories from the food eaten are still absorbed.

Common trait in bulimia nervosa

Impulsiveness.

Orthorexia

A condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

Eating disorders onset

Most eating disorders begin in adolescence or young adulthood.

Long-term consequence of binge eating disorder

Type 2 diabetes.

Characteristic related to bulimia nervosa

Fluctuating weight.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstrual periods in a female of reproductive age.

FDA approved drug for bulimia

Fluoxetine (Prozac).

Lanugo

Downlike hair that grows on the body to protect against heat loss.

Anorexia nervosa diagnostic criteria

Extreme dietary restriction that leads to significantly low body weight.

Binge

Often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

Psychological change in anorexia nervosa

Decreased heart rate.

Negative health effects of vomiting

Tooth damage.

Best treatment for binge eating disorder

Teaching a person to eat in response to internal hunger cues.

Binge eating disorder characteristics

Binge-eating episodes that are not accompanied by compensatory behaviors.

Bulimia nervosa diagnosis criteria

Repeated use of unsafe means to prevent weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting).

Potassium levels and eating disorders

Low blood levels of potassium can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm, a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.

GMO crops research

Scientific research involving biotechnology documents that GMO crops have decreased chemical pesticide use as well as increased both crop yield and farmer profits.

Pesticide regulation agency

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Preventing bacterial growth

Increasing the acid content of a food is especially effective in preventing the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Danger zone temperatures for bacterial growth

Most bacteria grow best in danger zone temperatures of 40°F to 140°F.

Greatest health risk from food

Contamination via viruses and bacteria.

Common cause of foodborne illness

Norovirus.

USDA food safety campaign actions

Clean, separate, cook, chill.

Foods associated with Salmonella infection

Chicken and eggs.

USDA role

The federal agency that enforces standards for wholesomeness and quality of meat, poultry, and eggs.

Symptoms of bacterial foodborne illnesses

Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Food preservation process

Food Irradiation is a food preservation process that exposes food to radiation energy, preventing microbial growth.

Benefits of hydroponics

Rapid plant growth with greater yields, as well as reduced food and water waste.

Water

One of the major goals of using preservation methods such as smoking, salting, and drying is reducing the_________ in food available to microorganisms. This decreases the potential for microbial growth.

Teens

Of the following groups, which have the lowest risk of becoming ill from foodborne illness?

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries

The_________ establishes strict fishing catch levels in U.S. waters.

cook all meat thoroughly

The best way to prevent the foodborne illness caused by E. coli ( Escherichia coli) is to

Trichinella spiralis

Which of the following is an example of a parasite found in the food supply?

95;70

Foods made from multiple ingredients (e.g., breakfast cereal) can be labeled as organic if at least_________% of their ingredients (by weight) meet organic standards. The term made with organic ingredients can be used if at least_________% of the ingredients are organic.

the temperature range at which bacteria grow quickly

The Danger Zone refers to

viral

Experts speculate that about 67% of foodborne illness cases go undiagnosed because they result from_________ causes.

anaerobic glucose breakdown

The conversion of glucose to lactate (lactic acid) is called

Muscular endurance

A free-weight workout that includes 15 to 20 different exercises performed for many repetitions with low resistance is designed mainly to enhance

60

Overall, the decision to use a sports drink hinges primarily on the duration, type, and intensity of the activity. As the projected duration of continuous activity approaches_________ minutes or longer, the advantages of sports drinks over plain water emerge.

150 to 300; 75 to 150

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommends that adults participate in at least_________ minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or_________ minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.

Caffeine

Which of the following ergogenic aids may cause anxiety and insomnia?

Heat exhaustion

The heat-related illness that is characterized by symptoms such as cold, pale, and clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; tiredness or weakness; and dizziness is called

2 minutes to several hours

Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

What is the name of the high-energy compound that cells use to fuel chemical reactions?

breakdown of fatty acids

Niran goes on an 8-hour continuous, moderate-intensity hike. Most of the ATP for this activity will be derived from

Marathons, cross-country skiing, and triathlons

Carbohydrate loading may be most beneficial for athletes engaging in the following activities.

enhance aerobic capacity

The goal of blood doping is to

have her blood hemoglobin level checked to determine if a deficiency exists that may require iron supplementation

To prevent iron deficiency, a female athlete should

The use of protein as an energy source is greater for endurance athletes than for those who body build or lift weights

Which of the following is true about protein as an energy source?

Cardiovascular disease, extreme mood swings, and sleep disturbances

Anabolic steroid use may cause which of the following side effects?

Phosphocreatine

Which of the following is a high-energy compound that resupplies ATP for quick bursts of activity lasting up to 15 seconds?

electrolyte minerals

An adequate sports drink contains

Electrolyte replacement beverages

Which of the following is a permissible supplement for athletic departments to provide to athletes as defined by the NCAA?

1 to 4 hours

For a pre-event meal, rich sources of carbohydrates, such as bagels, muffins, and bread, should be eaten_________ before an endurance event.

amino acids

During endurance exercise,_________ can supply about 15% of energy for exercising muscles.