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frequent bowel movements that are loose and watery
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Diarrhea
frequent bowel movements that are loose and watery
Hunger
the body's physical response to the need for food
Bulimia nervosa
an eating disorder based on a cycle of bingeing and purging food
Heredity
the passing down of traits from parent to child
Appetite
the desire to eat certain types of food
Fad diet
a weight loss program that promises unrealistic results
Anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder in which the person refuses to eat because of fear of weight gain
Basal metabolic rate
energy needed to fuel the body's ongoing processes while it is at complete rest
Bingeing
involves eating large amounts of food over a short time
Obesity
weighing 20 percent more than one's recommended weight
Cross contamination
the transfer of contaminants from one food to another
Purging
vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food
Body composition
portion of body weight that is made up of fat tissue compared to lean tissue
Overweight
being heavy for one's height and over 10% of recommended weight
Food intolerance
a negative reaction to food not brought about by the immune system
Ideal weight should be based on :
Body composition
Healthful diet:
*sound well balanced choice of foods *well balanced meals *make an appointment with doctor to discuss weight loss plan
Digestive problems can be caused by:
*Overeating *Hard to digest food *Specific diseases
Signs of Risk for Eating Disorders
*throwing up after eating *over exercising to burn calories *bingeing-purging *over concern for body shape and weight
Bulemia:
*Binging and Purging *Binging includes throwing up or vomiting
Effects of Bulemia:
*may be water loss/dehydration *kidney damage *abnormal heart rhythms *high blood pressure *enamel on teeth dissolve *low self esteem
Anorexia:
*Refuses to eat *Constant dieting *Obsession with being thin
Effects of Anorexia:
*Excessive weight loss *Break down muscle *Low self esteem
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