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Nutrition PE-E Nutrition PE/E [2026]
Nutrition PE/E
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1. overweight A condition where a person weighs more than what is considered healthy for their
height




2. obesity a more severe form of being overweight, often defined by having a body mass
index (BMI) of 30 or higher




3. physical activity any movement that requires energy, including playing, walking, and sports




4. calories units of energy that food provides to our bodies, which we need to function




5. balanced meals meals that include a variety of foods from different food groups to provide neces-
sary nutrients




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6. hunger the physiological need for food in order to survive




7. appetite desire to eat for pleasure, happiness, boredom, sadness, anxiety (our cravings)




8. nutrition the science or study of food and the ways the body uses food




9. essential something that is absolutely necessary for survival




10. nutrient a substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues and that is
necessary for life and growth




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