Health chapter 11

4) measuring the thickness of skin folds at different points on the body is a way to determine your

A. Body mass index-BMI

5) which of the following is not a health risk associated with being overweight?

A. Hypertension (high blood pressure)

18) why are fad diets generally not safe or reliable ways to lose weight?

Plans that promise ultra-fast weight loss (more than 2 pounds a week) are likely to be unsafe or ineffective. Plans that promise you can lose weight without boosting your physical activity also are likely to be unsafe or ineffective.

17) the first step in treating bulimia nervous is to

The goal is to break the cycle of binging and purging . Behavioral therapy can sometimes help with this goal.

21) what are three risks associated with using diet pills?

They can be addictive, cause drowsiness, anxiety, and a racing heart

14) which of the following might cause teens to develop a negative body image?

b. being picked on at school because of the way you look.

16) which of the following is not a behavior associated with anorexia nervous?

c. eating a large amount of food in single sitting

15) teens who think they need to lose weight should

d, consult a doctor

11) a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight is called (binge eating).

weight cycling

What makes very low calorie diets dangerous for teens?

It restricts you too get the fuel you need for energy, low calorie diets should only be under the supervision of a health care professional.

2) Adults who have an excess of body fat may be considered ____.

Obese

22) how are the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia similar? How are they different?

Similar because they want to lose the weight gain. Different because anorexia is starving themselves because they don't want weight gain. Bulimia is when you eat and then vomit in attempt to not gain anymore weight.

1) ____ is a measure of body weight relative to height.

BMI- body mass index

6) a safe, reasonable rate of weight loss is

C. 1/2 to 1 pound per week

8) list three healthfulsteps you could take if you wanted to gain weight.

eat nutritious snacks, get regular physical activity, choose higher- calorie, nutrient-rich foods, and select foods from the five major food groups that are higher in calories.

12) (fad diets) are extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death.

eating disoreders

7) how is your weight related to your energy balance?

for energy balance, it converts the food you eat into fuel. the calories you eat that has fat will turn into fat. and then weighing too much is having excess of body fat.

10) why is physical activity important for all teens, regardless of weight?

it helps relieve stress, it promotes a normal appetite response, it increases self-esteem, which helps you keep your plan on track, and it helps you feel more energetic.

9) what is the difference between being overweight and obese?

overweight, heavier than the standard weight range for your height. obese, having an excess of body fat.

23) how are bulimia and binge eating disorder similar? How are they different?

They are similar because they are both related to overeating. Different because bulimia you vomit up all the food and binge eating is you eat too much and become overweight.

3) People who are ____ have a BMI that is lower than the healthy range.

Underweight

13) (anorexia nervous) is an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively.

binge eating disorder

20) identify three signs that distinguish a fad diet from a legitimate weight loss plan.

Any plan that does not follow the mypyramind guidelines may deprive your body of nutrients.