Fad Diet
weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time.
protein
nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
dietary fiber
indigestible complex carbohydrate
carbohydrates
starches and sugars found in foods
sodium
salt
cholesterol
a type of fat produced by the liver and found in the blood.
trans fat
unsaturated fatty acid believed to raise blood cholesterol levels
saturated fat
bad fat usually solid at room temperature
fat
type of lipid, a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
calories
units of heat that measure energy. They supply energy that foods supply to the body
serving size
recommended portion of food to be eaten
circulation
the movement of blood through the vessels of the body induced by the pumping of the heart.
pulse
a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them.
heart rate
The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute.
high blood pressure
the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
meats/beans
protein food group
fruits
sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food
vegetables
edible plant or part of a plant but usually excludes seeds and most sweet fruit.
grains
any food made from wheat, rice, oats etc.
obesity
having an excess amount of body fat
eating disorder
extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness
anorexia nervosa
severe weight loss and starvation
body composition
ratio of body fat to lean body tissue
aerobic exercise
at least 10 minutes 3 times a day for 20-30 minutes and targets large muscle groups
anerobic exercise
intense short bursts of activity in which muscles work so hard that they produce energy without oxygen
F.I.T.T
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
R.I.C.E
Rest, Ice. Compression, Elevation
www.myplate.gov
website for nutrition
bulimia nervosa
purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating
binge eating disorder
compulsive overeating
minerals
body cannot manufacture but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth
physical activity
any form of movement that causes your body to use energy
physical fitness
ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.
sedentary lifestyle
very little activity
osteoporosis
decrease in bone density
metabolism
body gets energy from food
cardio-respiratory endurance
sends fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate-to vigorous activity
muscular strength
force of a muscle can exert
muscular endurance
muscles can perform over extended period without becoming fatigued
flexibility
body part can do full range of motion
BMI
body mass index
Dietary supplements
nonfood form of one or more nutrients
vitamins
compounds that help regulate many vital body processes