unit vocab crossword

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Across
  1. 4. A negative physical reaction to certain foods that does not involve the immune system, such as lactose intolerance.
  2. 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.
  3. 8. An eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
  4. 13. An eating disorder that involves periods of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain
  5. 15. The process of changing unhealthy behaviors and habits through methods such as rewards, consequences, or therapy to improve health outcomes.
  6. 17. Physical or mental tension caused by a person’s reaction to a situation, which can negatively impact health if not managed.
  7. 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. 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. 2. Refers to a condition or illness that persists over a long period of time, often for years or for life.
  3. 3. An abnormal immune response to certain foods that the body mistakenly treats as harmful, causing symptoms like swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 9. A mental health condition characterized by extreme behaviors related to eating, food, and weight, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
  7. 10. A condition where a person has an excessive amount of body fat, typically defined by a BMI of 30 or higher.
  8. 11. A condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels, leading to high blood sugar.
  9. 12. A popular diet that promises rapid weight loss but is often unhealthy, unsustainable, and lacks scientific support.
  10. 14. Using food to cope with or relieve negative emotions such as stress, sadness, or boredom, rather than eating because of physical hunger.
  11. 16. Short bursts of high-intensity exercise where the body’s demand for oxygen exceeds the oxygen supply, like weightlifting or sprinting.