| A | B |
|---|
| Aerobic | Rhythmic exercise that improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs |
| Anorexia nervosa | An eating disorder that involves the extreme urge to lose weight by starving |
| Basal Metabolism | The minimun amount of energy required to maintain the automatic functions of the body |
| Bulimia | An eating disorder that involves bouts of extreme overeating followed by attempts to get rid of the food eaten |
| Eating disorders | Extreme eating behavior that can lead to serious health problems and even death |
| Fad diet | A diet that promises quick and easy weight loss |
| Fitness | The ability to meet the demands of day-to-day life |
| Obese | Weighting at least 20% more than the healthy weight recommended. |
| Lactose-intolerant | Unable to digest the sugar in milk |
| Malnourished | Impaired health and growth due to inadequate food intake |
| Meal pattern | Daily routine for eating |
| Entree | Main dish |
| Ingredient | Individual food items needed to make a recipe |
| Menu | The list of foods that a restaurant offers |
| Recipe | Detailed instructions for preparing a particular food |
| Yield | The number of servings a recipe makes |
| Additives | Substances added to food before it is sold |
| Daily value | A reference amount of a particular nutrient based on the recommendation of health experts |
| Expiration date | The last day a product is considered fresh |
| Generic product | A product that has a plain package and is less expensive than a national or store brand |
| National Brand | A product sold across the country |
| Organically grown | Produced without the use of manufactured chemicals |
| Preservatives | A substance added to food to keep it fresh and tasty longer |
| Pull date | The last day a product may be sold |
| Staples | Basic food items that are used regularly |
| Store brand | A product made especally for the store or the chain that sells it |
| Unit price | The price of an item per ounce, pound or some other unit of measure |
