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Heath Final part 2
Nutrition and Fitness / Safety, FIrst Aid, and Injury Prevention
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Health Care
9th Grade
06/03/2011

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Term
Anorexia
Definition
A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation.
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Basal Metabolism
Definition
The minimum amount of energy required while maintaining vital bodily functions at complete rest.
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Body Composition
Definition
The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue.
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Binge Eating Disorder
Definition
Episodes of uncontrollable overeating, characterized by a person rapidly consuming an excessive amount of food in a short period of time.
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BMI/Body Mass Index
Definition
A ratio that allows one to assess body size in relation to height and weight.
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Bulimia
Definition
Cycles of binge eating followed by a clearing of the digestive tract though the use purging, diuretics, laxatives, or enemas.
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Bulimarexia
Definition
An eating disorder in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting.
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Calories
Definition
Units of heat that measue the energy used by the body; the energy that foods supply to the body.
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Cholesterol
Definition
Soft waxy, substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream.
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Daily Values
Definition
Recommendations that specify the amounts of certain nutrients that the average person should obtain each day.
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Dietary Guidelines
Definition
A publication from the U.S Department of Agriculture, which provides scientifically valid information about healthy eating and active living.
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Ectomorph
Definition
A body type characterized by thin, long bones, thin muscles with little body fat.
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Endomorph
Definition
A body type characterized by a round face, large bones, and higher percentage of body fat.
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Energy Balance
Definition
Balancing the amount of calories consumed with exercise.
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Fad Diets
Definition
Weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time.
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Fiber
Definition
An indigestible complex carbohydrate.
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Lean Body Mass
Definition
The weight of the body minus the fat.
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Lipid
Definition
Fat, or fat-like substance.
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Mesomorph
Definition
A body type characterized by broad shoulders, well-defined muscles, and a lower percentage of body fat.
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Metabolism
Definition
The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food.
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Minerals
Definition
Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks or soil; needed by the body in small amounts.
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Moderation
Definition
Having an amount that is not excessive or extreme.
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MyPyramid
Definition
A plan that groups foods according to types and indicates how much of each type should be eaten daily for a  healthy diet.
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Nutrient
Definition
A substance found in foods the body uses to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy.
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Obesity
Definition
Having an excess amount of body fat.
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Overweight
Definition
A condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for their height.
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Purge
Definition
The act of removing food from the body through induced vomiting or laxative abuse.
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Variety
Definition
Containing a number of different items.
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Abdominal Thrusts
Definition
Movements into the stomach for the purpose of expelling an item causing a person to choke; also known as the Heimlich maneuver.
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Compulsive Overeating
Definition
Uncontrollable eating beyond the pint of feeling full.
Term
Abusive Relationships
Definition
Characterized through physical, mental, emotional and/or verbal abuse.
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Rape
Definition
A forceful act of sexual behavior.
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Bullying
Definition
To intentionally and repeatedly treat others abusivly by means of force or coercion; includes an imbalance of power.
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Bystander
Definition
One who is present but not taking part in an event or situation.
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Cardiac Arrest
Definition
Sudden abrupt loss of heart function leading to oxygen deprivation and death.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
Emergency medical procedure in which chest compressions and lung ventilations are provided to revive a victim who is not breathing and has no pulse.
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Concussion
Definition
A jarring injury to the brain that affects normal brain function.
Term
Acquaintance Rape / Date Rape
Definition
Unwanted sexual acts performed by someone the victim knows, with force or threat, and against the victim's will.
Term
Defibrillation
Definition
A process in which an electronic device gives and electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm.
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Emergency Preparedness
Definition
Actions taken in anticipation of an emergency to facilitate rapid, effective and appropriate response for natural disasters, warfare, and terrorist.
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Gang
Definition
A group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity.
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Ligament
Definition
Connective tissue that binds bone to bone, to maintain the integrity of a joint.
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Obstructed Airway
Definition
Tube leading to the lungs is blocked.
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Recovery Position
Definition
The placement of a person's body in such a way that the person is lying sideways with legs stabilized, chin up and mouth down.
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Rescue Breathing
Definition
The act of breathing for a victim when the victim is not breathing, but has a pulse.
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Sexual Harassment
Definition
Any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or advance.
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Shock
Definition
A failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital organs of the body.
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Strain
Definition
A pulled muscle or muscle fiber tears.
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Sprain
Definition
An overstretching or torn ligament.
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Unconscious
Definition
A condition in which a person is not alert and aware of their surroundings.
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Victim
Definition
A person adversely affected by an agent, force, or serious illness.
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