Unit 3 You and Food
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Objectives j t
After studying this section, you will be able to
„ define energy, calories, appetite, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating.
„ explain why your body needs calories.
„ describe how calories, body weight, and physical activity are related.
„ give examples of healthful ways to manage your weight.
Key K Terms e
energy: the capacity for doing work.
calories: units of energy provided by proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
appetite: the desire to eat.
anorexia nervosa: an eating disorder in which the fear of weight gain leads to
poor eating patterns, malnutrition, and excessive weight loss.
bulimia: an eating disorder in which people eat large amounts of food and
then purge themselves of the food.
binge eating: an eating disorder in which people eat large amounts of food in
a short time without taking measures to rid the body of unwanted food.
Study the Key Terms by completing crossword puzzles,
matching activities, and e-flash cards at the website.
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Website
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Main n Ideas
„ Your body needs calories to work, play, grow, and be healthy.
„ The amount of calories you take in and your body weight are related.
„ A healthful way to manage your weight is to be physically active and eat
the proper amounts of nutritious foods.
Section 7-3
Managing Your Weight