Chapter 6 Vocabulary

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