Chapter 5 Staying Active and Managing Weight

An abnormal loss of body fluids

A condition characterized in an adult by a body mass index of 25 to 29.9

The amount of energy the human body needs to stay alive & carry on vital processes

Eating disorder

A condition characterized by body mass index of less than 18.5

A eating disorder by repeated episodes of uncontrolled eating of large amount of food

A physical activity that speeds heart rate & breathing, promoting endurance

Obesity

An eating disorder by repeated eating followed by inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain

Using resources like food choices and physical activity to reach and /or maintain weight

Healthy weight

Proportions of bone, muscle, fat & other tissues that make up body weight

An eating disorder characterized by self -starvation

The distance around the natural waistline

A calculation involving a person's weight & height measurements to assess a person' weight