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Anatomy 2.3
Nutrition and Fitness
Term | Definition |
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nutrition | the study if food and the ways in which the body uses food |
nutrient | a substance that provides energy or helps form body tissues. |
diet | the type and amount of food a person eats |
overweight | a person is heavy for his or her height |
obesity | when a person more than 20% above his or her recommended body weight |
eating disorder | a disease in which a person has an unhealthy concern for his or her body shape and weight |
physical fitness | the ability to perform daily physical activities without becoming short of breath, sore, or overly tired |