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| A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-induced starvation. |
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| The minimum amount of energy required while maintaining vital bodily functions at complete rest. |
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| The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and connective tissue. |
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| Episodes of uncontrollable overeating, characterized by a person rapidly consuming an excessive amount of food in a short period of time. |
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| A ratio that allows one to assess body size in relation to height and weight. |
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| Cycles of binge eating followed by a clearing of the digestive tract though the use purging, diuretics, laxatives, or enemas. |
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| An eating disorder in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting. |
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| Units of heat that measue the energy used by the body; the energy that foods supply to the body. |
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| Soft waxy, substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream. |
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| Recommendations that specify the amounts of certain nutrients that the average person should obtain each day. |
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| A publication from the U.S Department of Agriculture, which provides scientifically valid information about healthy eating and active living. |
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| A body type characterized by thin, long bones, thin muscles with little body fat. |
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| A body type characterized by a round face, large bones, and higher percentage of body fat. |
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| Balancing the amount of calories consumed with exercise. |
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| Weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time. |
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| An indigestible complex carbohydrate. |
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| The weight of the body minus the fat. |
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| Fat, or fat-like substance. |
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| A body type characterized by broad shoulders, well-defined muscles, and a lower percentage of body fat. |
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| The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food. |
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| Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks or soil; needed by the body in small amounts. |
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| Having an amount that is not excessive or extreme. |
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| A plan that groups foods according to types and indicates how much of each type should be eaten daily for a healthy diet. |
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| A substance found in foods the body uses to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy. |
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| Having an excess amount of body fat. |
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| A condition in which a person is heavier than the standard weight range for their height. |
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| The act of removing food from the body through induced vomiting or laxative abuse. |
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| Containing a number of different items. |
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| Movements into the stomach for the purpose of expelling an item causing a person to choke; also known as the Heimlich maneuver. |
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| Uncontrollable eating beyond the pint of feeling full. |
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| Characterized through physical, mental, emotional and/or verbal abuse. |
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| A forceful act of sexual behavior. |
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| To intentionally and repeatedly treat others abusivly by means of force or coercion; includes an imbalance of power. |
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| One who is present but not taking part in an event or situation. |
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| Sudden abrupt loss of heart function leading to oxygen deprivation and death. |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
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| Emergency medical procedure in which chest compressions and lung ventilations are provided to revive a victim who is not breathing and has no pulse. |
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| A jarring injury to the brain that affects normal brain function. |
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| Acquaintance Rape / Date Rape |
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| Unwanted sexual acts performed by someone the victim knows, with force or threat, and against the victim's will. |
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| A process in which an electronic device gives and electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm. |
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| Actions taken in anticipation of an emergency to facilitate rapid, effective and appropriate response for natural disasters, warfare, and terrorist. |
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| A group of people who associate with one another to take part in criminal activity. |
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| Connective tissue that binds bone to bone, to maintain the integrity of a joint. |
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| Tube leading to the lungs is blocked. |
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| The placement of a person's body in such a way that the person is lying sideways with legs stabilized, chin up and mouth down. |
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| The act of breathing for a victim when the victim is not breathing, but has a pulse. |
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| Any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or advance. |
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| A failure of the cardiovascular system to keep an adequate supply of blood circulating to the vital organs of the body. |
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| A pulled muscle or muscle fiber tears. |
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| An overstretching or torn ligament. |
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| A condition in which a person is not alert and aware of their surroundings. |
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| A person adversely affected by an agent, force, or serious illness. |
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