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Chapter 9
Staying Active
and Managing Weight
Objectives
After studying this chapter, you will be able to
• list factors that affect your energy needs
• describe the types and amount of physical
activity recommended to promote physical
fi tness for someone in your age group
• identify nutrition concerns of athletes and
suggest strategies for addressing those
concerns
• examine factors that contribute to weight
problems and eating disorders and
• explain the philosophy behind weight
management.
Reading Prep
Read the chapter title and tell a classmate what
you have experienced or already know about
the topic. Write a paragraph describing what you
would like to learn about the topic. After reading
the chapter, share two things you have learned
with the classmate.
Content Terms
basal metabolism
kilocalorie
physical fi tness
cardiorespiratory fi tness
Physical Activity
Guidelines for
Americans (PAG)
aerobic activity
hydrate
dehydration
weight management
body composition
body mass index (BMI)
healthy weight
overweight
underweight
obesity
waist circumference
eating disorder
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating disorder
Academic Terms
ambitious
detrimental
regimen
disparate