anorexia athletica
An eating disorder that has symptoms similar to those of anorexia nervosa in which an athlete severely restricts food intake in an attempt to be exceptionally underfat.
anorexia nervosa
An eating disorder in which a person severely restricts food intake in an attempt to be extremely low in body fat and body weight.
basal metabolism
The amount of energy the body uses just to keep living.
body composition
The makeup of the body tissues, including muscle, bone, body fat, and all other body tissues.
bulimia
An eating disorder in which a person binge eats, then purges.
essential body fat
The minimum amount of body fat a person needs for good health.
overfat
Having too much body fat.
skinfolds
Layers of fat under the skin that are measured to determine body fatness.
underfat
Having too little body fat.
calorie
A heat unit referring to the energy available in food and the energy used by body activities.
AI
An abbreviation for "Adequate Intake," a term that refers to the minimum amount of a nutrient a person needs for good health; it is used when there is not enough evidence to provide an RDA.
amino acids
The body breaks down proteins into simpler substances during digestion. Small Intestine absorbs.
complete proteins
Proteins containing all nine essential amino acids. Examples: From Animal Sources (meat, milk, or fish)
DRI
An abbreviation for "Dietary Reference Intakes," or standards for healthy eating and the amount micronutrients.
incomplete proteins
Proteins containing some, but not all, of the essential amino acids. Example: Beans, Nuts, and Rice.
micronutrients
Nutrients that are contained in foods in small amounts; vitamins and minerals.
RDA
An abbreviation for "Recommended Dietary Allowance," or the minimum amount of a nutrient needed for good health.
saturated fats
Fats that are solid at room temperature; found mostly in animal products. Example: Butter, milk, and lard.
transfatty acids
Unsaturated fats that have been converted to a solid form similar to saturated fats. Example: Solid Margarine
UL
An abbreviation for "Tolerable Upper Limit," or the maximum daily amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without health risk.
unsaturated fats
Fats, such as vegetable oils, that are in liquid form at room temperature. Examples: From Plants (Peanut Olive, Fish Products, and Sunflower)
food label
The label on foods that provides information about the nutritional value of the food.
food supplement
A product intended to add to a person's nutrient consumption.
junk food
Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value.
con
Someone who practices fraud.
fraud
The practice of quackery with the intent of deceiving others for financial gain.
passive exercise
Being moved by a machine rather than using your own muscles to produce movement.
quack
Someone who practices quackery.
quackery
A method of advertising or selling that uses false claims to lure people into buying products that are worthless or even harmful.
spa
Originally a name for an establishment that had mineral baths thought to be health-enhancing. Some modern saunas and whirlpool baths and provide other services, such as hair and skin care and massage.
Carbohydrates
provides people with the main source of energy. Main examples include whole-wheat bread and other grains.
Lipids/Fats
necessary for the growth and repairing of cells and carry certain vitamins. Eating these may result in gaining weight
Protein
builds, repairs, and maintains body cells that are known as the building blocks of your body (excluding cells)
Minerals
essential nutrients that help regulate the activities of cells. Included in vegetables such as carrots (Vitamin C).