Nutrition

A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation.

• bulimia nervosa

• binge eating disorder

• anorexia nervosa

• body image

A ratio that allows assessment of body size in relation to height and weight.

• body mass index (BMI)

• body composition

• body image

• percentage of body fat

Foods high in nutrients compared with their caloric content.

• carbohydrates

• nutrient-dense foods

• electrolytes

A disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating

• overweight

• anorexia nervosa

• binge eating disorder

• bulimia nervosa

Minerals that help maintain the body's fluid balance.

• vitamins

• electrolytes

• hormones

• fiber

Vegans are

• vegetarians who eat only foods of plant origin

• people who eat dairy products

• people who eat meat

Substance that your body cannot make but needs for forming healthy bones and teeth.

• electrolytes

• vitamins

• minerals

• lipids

Unit of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that food supply to the body.

• fiber

• calorie

• nutrient

• protein

Nutrient that help build and maintain body cells and tissues

• protein

• carbohydrate

• fat

• water

Complex carbohydrates are found in

• fruit

• milk

• sugar cane

• potatoes