Chapter 8 Vocabulary

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all-or-nothing mindset

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way of thinking that classifies behaviors as either total successes or total failures

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body composition

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ratio of the various components—fat, bone, and muscle—that make up the body; influenced by genetics, eating patterns, and physical activity

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body-fat distribution

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locations of fat deposits on a person’s body

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body mass index (BMI)

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tool used to determine whether a person’s weight is healthy for that person’s height; BMI = weight (lbs)/ height (in)2 × 703

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diuretics

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substances that help the body eliminate sodium and water, mostly through increased urination; can cause a drop in weight and dangerous side effects; also called water pills

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fad diets

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stylish weight-loss plans that promise significant weight loss in short periods of time, often through cutting out food groups or buying premade meals

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food diary

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daily record of what a person eats; used to track eating patterns and calorie intake

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metabolism

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rate at which the body uses energy to carry out basic physiological processes

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obesity

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condition of excess body fat or excessive overweight

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overweight

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condition of excess body weight from fat, bone, muscle, water, or a combination of these factors