chapter 9 test 4 Flashcards
fat located around the major organs
visceral Fat
fat located under the skin
subcutaneous fat
body weight above the recommended range for good health
overweight
severely overweight, characterized by an excess accumulation of body fat; may also be defined in terms of some measure of total body weight
obesity
the energy required (in calories) to maintain vital body functions while the body is at rest, incluuding respiration, heart rate, body temp, and blood pressure
resting metabolic rate
A pattern of eating in which normal food comsumption is interrupted by episodes of high consumption
binge eating
the mental representation a person holds about his or her body at any given moment in time
body image
a serious disturbance in eating patterns or eating related behavior characterized by a negative body image and concerns about body weight or body fat
eating disorder