Chapter 6 Notes
Chapter 6.1 Body image >>> the way you see your body.
3 Factors that affect Body Image 1. Media Images 2. Attitudes of the family 3. Attitudes of the friends
Body mass index (BMI) >>> a ratio that allows you to assess your body size in relation o your body height and weight.
Can you calculate your BMI? BMI = weight (lbs) X 703 height (inch) 2
Overweight >>> a condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for his or her height.
Obesity >>> having an excess amount of body fat.
Underweight >>> a condition in which a person is less than the standard weight range for his or her height.
Nutrient-dense foods >>> foods that are high in nutrients as compared with their calorie content.
Chapter 6.2 Fad diets >>> weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time.
Weight cycling >>> the repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight.
Eating disorder >>> an extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death.
Anorexia nervosa >>> a disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight los from self-imposed starvation.