| A | B |
|---|
| BMR | rate at which one's body metabolizes food |
| anorexia | obsession for being thin which causes one to starve |
| fad diet | a diet for quick weight loss that won't work |
| lean body weight | body weight composed of muscle, bones, tendons, ligaments, and internal organs |
| gradual | proper way to lose weight |
| calorie | unit of measurement for the potential energy of food |
| inactivity | a leading cause of obesity |
| body image | the way one feels about his/her body |
| binge eating | compulsively eating a lot at once |
| fad | a practice followed for a short period of time |
| fat | weight which is not muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments, or internal organs |
| bulimia | eating disorder characterized by bing eating/vomiting |
| fasting | an ineffective and unsafe method of weight loss |
| caloric balance | method necessary for maintaining correct weight |
| obesity | very overfat- BMI of 30+ |
| BMI | a height and weight calculation used as a quick measure- may show risks |
| overweight | BMI of 25-30 |
| cellullite | fat that appears as ripples |
| ideal | the best weight for a person |
| purging | getting rid of calories by throwing up or using laxitives |
