Ch. 11 Managing Weight and Eating Behaviors

4. the repeated pattern of losing and regaining weight
5. an eating disorder marked by self-starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight
10. the way a person sees and feels about their body
12. a ratio of weight to height used to assess whether a person is underweight overweight or obese
13. serious mental illnesses involving extreme and unhealthy eating behaviors
15. weight-loss plans that promise quick results and often lack balanced nutrition
16. an eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging behaviors
17. products taken to add nutrients to the diet but not substitutes for food

1. an eating disorder characterized by consuming large amounts of food without purging
2. supplements made from plants or plant extracts that may not be safe or regulated
3. the process by which your body breaks down food and converts it into energy
6. a condition in which a person weighs less than the recommended weight range for their height
7. a person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods
8. a condition in which a person has a higher-than-recommended body weight for their height
9. extremely large amounts of vitamins or minerals that can be harmful
11. a condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat that poses serious health risks
14. substances used to improve athletic performance that may be dangerous or banned