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aerobic
Exercise that elevates the heart rate beyond its normal resting rate
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anorexia nervosa
Condition characterized by a distorted belief that one is overweight, even when severely underweight, and the cutting of calories below the number necessary to maintain health
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assertiveness
The ability to express feelings freely in a nonthreatening manner
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attitude
How one mentally views a situation
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binge eating
The compulsive consumption of large quantities of food, beyond that needed to satisfy hunger
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bulimia
Condition characterized by compulsive eating of huge quantities of food, followed by self-induced vomiting and/or the use of large amounts of laxatives
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burnout
A form of physical and emotional exhaustion that is caused by a variety of personal and environmental factors experienced over an extended period of time
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calories
Energy content of foods
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carbohydrate
Food substance that is composed of units of sugar and that provides the body with immediate energy
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cholesterol
Fatty substance that can clog arteries
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fats
Food substances that contain fatty acids and provide the most concentrated form of energy for the body
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fiber
A substance in food that cannot be fully digested
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food guide pyramid
An eating plan developed by the United States Department of Agriculture that ensures that the daily diet contains all the nutrients necessary for good health; Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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meditation
A process for quieting the mind by clearing it of thoughts
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mineral
Substance derived from non-living matter that the body needs in small quantities in order to grow and function properly
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nutrient
Substance needed by the body in order to grow and function properly
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prioritize
Ranking items that need to be done in order of importance
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protein
Food substance that contains amino acids, which are necessary for both building and maintaining the structural components of the body
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relaxation
Techniques used to reduce stress by releasing tension in the muscles in order to improve blood circulation
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stress
Physiological changes that occur in the body as it responds to danger, either real or imagined
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stressor
Any cause of stress to the individual
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vitamin
Substance derived from living matter that the body needs in small quantities in order to grow and function properly
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