Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Across
- 4. a condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for his or her height
- 5. a nonfood form of one or more nutrients
- 6. a repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight
- 8. having an excess amount of body far
- 11. a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating
- 12. a chemical substance from plants that may be sold as a dietary supplement
- 13. weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time
- 14. minerals that help maintain the body's fluid balance
- 16. an extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death
- 17. a very large amount of dietary supplement that can be dangerous
Down
- 1. a person who eats mostly or only plant foods
- 2. disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation
- 3. a vegetarian who eats only plant foods
- 7. a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating
- 9. the way you see your body
- 10. a ratio that allows you to assess your body size in relation to your height and weight
- 15. a condition in which a person is less than the standard weight range for his or her height