Unit 4

A substance in foods that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues and obtain energy.

• obesity

• nutrient

• electrolytes

• minerals

The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy.

• metabolism

• dehydration

• antioxidants

• nutrient

The process of maintaining a steady state inside the body.

• peristalsis

• vitamins

• excretion

• homeostasis

A condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin.

• allergy

• antioxidants

• anemia

• dehydration

A serious reduction in the body's water content.

• dehydration

• excretion

• anemia

• obesity

A ratio of a person's weight to height. BMI = [Weight (in pounds)/Height (in inches)2] x 703.

• overweight

• body composition

• body mass index

• obesity

A measure of how much body fat a person has, as compared to muscle and bone.

• body mass index

• body composition

• body weight

• dialysis

Term used to describe a person who is heavier than the standard for the person's height.

• minerals

• obesity

• overweight

• metabolism

Condition in adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

• obesity

• overweight

• body composition

• body mass index

The immune system's response to the proteins in certain foods.

• food intolerance

• food allergy

• anemia

• dehydration