ch 10

Question 1

energy balance

Answer 1

the relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure

Question 2

basal metabolism

Answer 2

minimum amount of energy expended in fasting to keep a resting, awake body alive in a warm quiet environment (60-70% energy)
women: 0.9 kcal/kg men: 1.0 kcal/kg

Question 3

body mass index

Answer 3

weight for height standard
underweight: less than 18.5
overweight between 25 and 30
obese: greater than 30

Question 4

characteristics of fat diets

Answer 4

promise quick fix, warnings of danger from product, recommendations based on single study, “good” and “bad” foods

Question 5

anorexia nervosa

Answer 5

eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, distorted body image, and morbid fear of obesity

Question 6

bulimia

Answer 6

eating disorder in which one binge eats then attempts to purge (vomiting, laxatives, etc.) regular weight

Question 7

binge eating disorders

Answer 7

eating large amounts of food even when not hungry