Food, Nutrition & Wellness ©2010Chapter 10:
Choices for Your Healthy WeightChapter Summaries A healthy weight throughout life promotes overall wellness. There is no ideal weight for everyone. Your best weight depends on your body type, gender, and growth stage. Eating smart and being physically active will help you reach and maintain your healthy weight. Follow a healthful action plan to lose or gain weight. Fad diets maynot follow guidelines of healthful eating and can harm your health. Content and Academic Vocabulary Content Vocabulary
healthy weight
| overweight | body composition | obesity | Body Mass Index | body image | underweight | energy balance | determine
| fad diet | significant |
Academic Vocabulary
determine
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