FNL- Unit 8 Study Guide KEY
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1. Electrolytes - These are needed by cells to regulate the flow of water molecules
across cell membranes.
2. Anorexia- This is an eating disorder constituting the loss of appetite and the
inability to eat.
3. Weight Watchers- This is a weight loss program involving a points system for
foods.
4. Adolescence- This is a period between puberty and adulthood in the
development of humans, extending to mainly the teen years.
5. The Atkins Diet- This weight loss program emphasizes a diet high in protein
and fat, and low in carbohydrates.
6. Eating Disorder- This is any type of disorder that involves severe disturbances
in ones eating habits.
7. Jenny Craig- This diet starts with pre-packaged, low-calorie meals.
8. Binge Eating- This is an eating disorder characterized by compulsive,
uncontrolled eating, and is a symptom of bulimia.
9. Growth Spurt - Also known as puberty, this is a transition of growth from
childhood to adulthood. This transition varies in males and females.
10. The Zone Diet- On this diet, the individual should consume 40 percent of their
daily calories from carbs, 30 percent from proteins, and 30 percent from fats.
11. The Pritikins Principle - This emphasizes a diet mostly based on vegetables,
grains, and fruits.
12. Nutrisystem - This is a large company based in Pennsylvania that produces
weight loss products.
13. The South Beach Diet- This is a diet plan designed by Cardiologist Arthur
Agatston and dietician Marie Almon as an alternate method to low-fat
approaches.
14. Bulimia - This eating disorder mostly affects young women of normal weight,
and involves frequent episodes of large and excessive food intakes, followed by
self-induced vomiting.
15. Obese - Having excess body fat.
16. Overweight - having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle,
bone water or a combination of these factors.
17. What are 2 causes of obesity?
Poor Eating Habits
Overeating or binging
Lack of Exercise
Family History
Medical Illnesses
Medications
Stressful Life or Events
Family & Peer Problems
Low Self Esteem
Depression or other emotional Problems
18. Why do adolescents have an increased nutritional risk as compared to other age
groups?
Adolescents are growing and developing at a faster pace than other age groups.
19. Compare and Contrast steroids and anabolic steroids.
Steroids - are natural and are produced by your body to help stimulate muscle
tissue to grow.
Anabolic Steroids – Artificially produced hormones that stimulate muscle
tissue to grow.
20. List the three common supplements abused by teens.
 Caffeine
 Creatine
 Protein
21. List and explain 2 of the 3 eating disorders we have talked about and explain
each.
 Anorexia – Eating practically nothing/starving yourself. Extremely
underweight
 Bulimia – Binging and then purging. Some people will be at a normal
weight.
 Binge Eating – Binging but not purging. Leads to obesity.
22. List the two ways to prevent obesity for adolescents.
 Healthy Eating Habits
 Physical Activity 60 minutes per day
23. Childhood obesity has Tripled in the last 30 years.
24. Obesity is a Caloric imbalance.
25. List the three long term health effects of adolescent obesity.
 More likely to be obese as an adult
 At a greater risk for heart problems
 Increased risk of cancers