unit vocab crossword
Across
- 4. A negative physical reaction to certain foods that does not involve the immune system, such as lactose intolerance.
- 6. The percentage of a person’s weight that comes from fat. It provides a more accurate picture of body composition compared to BMI alone.
- 8. An eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
- 13. An eating disorder that involves periods of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain
- 15. The process of changing unhealthy behaviors and habits through methods such as rewards, consequences, or therapy to improve health outcomes.
- 17. Physical or mental tension caused by a person’s reaction to a situation, which can negatively impact health if not managed.
- 18. A measurement of body fat based on weight and height, used to assess whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
Down
- 1. An eating disorder characterized by consuming large amounts of food in a short period, often without control, and accompanied by feelings of guilt or shame.
- 2. Refers to a condition or illness that persists over a long period of time, often for years or for life.
- 3. An abnormal immune response to certain foods that the body mistakenly treats as harmful, causing symptoms like swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing.
- 5. A condition in which a person’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their height, typically defined by a BMI between 25 and 29.9.
- 7. Physical activity that increases heart and breathing rates for at least 20 minutes, such as running, swimming, or cycling. It helps improve cardiovascular health.
- 9. A mental health condition characterized by extreme behaviors related to eating, food, and weight, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
- 10. A condition where a person has an excessive amount of body fat, typically defined by a BMI of 30 or higher.
- 11. A condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels, leading to high blood sugar.
- 12. A popular diet that promises rapid weight loss but is often unhealthy, unsustainable, and lacks scientific support.
- 14. Using food to cope with or relieve negative emotions such as stress, sadness, or boredom, rather than eating because of physical hunger.
- 16. Short bursts of high-intensity exercise where the body’s demand for oxygen exceeds the oxygen supply, like weightlifting or sprinting.