The condition of one's body

A unit used to measure the amount of energy contained in foods

purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness

a measure of body weight relative to height

a food guidance system that encourages healthy food choices and daily activity

any activity that uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic in nature, and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 minutes three times a day or for 20 to 30 minutes at one time

intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy

a measure of how efficiently your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop

The ability of a muscle to repeatedly exert a force over a prolonged period of time.

The most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time.

The ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion

Passing of traits from parents to offspring

participating in a wide variety of activities

the number of times your heart beats in one minute when you are not active

the range of numbers between which your heart and lungs receive the most benefit from a workout

an overheating of the body that can result from dehydration

the psychological desire for food

The physical need for food

the starches and sugars present in foods

A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest

Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues

fats that are solid at room temperature

fats that remain liquid at room temperature

a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body

Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes and body functions

calories that come from foods that offer few, if any, nutrients

how you see and feel about your appearance and how comfortable you are with your body

extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death

having an excess of body fat that is over 20% what is appropriate