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Abnomal adj
Something that is different from the normal or average
Activity n
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in an expenditure of energy; the act of being active
Analyze v
To examine something step by step by separating it into parts and studying how the parts relate to each other
Anthropologist n
A scientist who studies the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans
Assessment n
A determination of the value, significance, or extent of something
Balance v
The act of making two things equal
Baseline n
Information used as a reference with which to compare future observation or results
Behavior n
The manner in which something functions or operates
Bomb Calorimeter n
An instrument used to determine the amount of heat required for combustion
Brainstorm n
To try to solve a problem in an intense group meeting by encouraging free and spontaneous discussion by all members (feeding off each other's ideas)
Calorie n
A measure of energy from food; a term used to define the amount of energy your body will
receive from a food and beverage
Caloric Consumption v
The act of consuming anything that has calories; the act of eating or drinking. See caloric intake
Caloric Intake v
Eating any food or beverage that has calories
Case Study n
An analysis of a particular case or situation used as a basis for drawing conclusions in similar situations
Community n
A group of people living in the same locality and under the same government, often have same cultural & historical heritage
Conclusion n
The result or outcome of an act or process
Data n
Facts, figures or information collected that will be used for reference
Diet n
The usual food and drink of a person or animal (eating habits) - number of times a day a person eats or drinks
Energy n
The capacity to do work; the process of converting fuel (food) into action or activity;
term used to define an amount of effort needed for work or physical activity
Energy Balance v
The act of making consumption and activity equal
Energy In v
Consumption; taking in food and beverage that will be converted into fuel used for energy
Energy Out v
Activity; the act of using energy
Environment n
Social and cultural conditions that shape the life of a person or a populations/community
Epidemic n
An outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely where it is no longer within normal conditioning (ex. flu)
Experiment n
A test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or
determine the effectiveness of something never tried before
Experimental Design n
The procedures followed in setting up a scientific inquiry, so that the data obtained can be analyzed to yield valid and objective conclusions
Hypothesis v
A guess or assumption made based on previous knowledge. The guess can be used as a starting point for further exploration
Hypothesize v
The act of forming a hypothesis; to formulate or assert as a tentative explanation: speculate, theorize
Implement tr v
To put into practical effect; to carry out
Measurement n
The extent, dimension, quantity, amount or capacity determined by measuring
Metabolized v
The act or process of foods and beverages being converted into energy within the human body; the transformation or breakdown of
food into energy
Metabolic Chamber v
A cavity that which food and beverage are metabolized
Movement n
The act or an instance of moving; a change in place or position
Nutritionist n
An expert in the study of food and nourishment, especially in humans
Observation n
(a) A logical conclusion that comes from paying attention to something, or
(b) The act of noting and recording something that can be seen, often using instruments to do so
Pedometer n
A measurement tool used to count steps taken
Physiologist n
One who studies the functions of living organisms and any of their parts
Portion n
A section or quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole
Prediction n
Something foretold before it happens
Relationship n
The condition or fact of being related; connection or association
Research n
Close, careful scientific investigation or study of a particular subject
Sleuthing v
Acting as a detective by following clues and making logical conclusions about what they mean
Social support system n
A network of personal or professional contacts available to a person or organization for practical or moral help when needed
Step Equivalent n
The change of minutes of activities into steps (such as swimming or bike riding) - for example, 20 minutes of bike riding
is equivalent to approximately 2320 steps
Self-Monitoring v
The act of observing one's own action or actions; to keep track of one's own doings
Serving Size n
The portion of food used as a reference on the nutrition label of a product
Stride v
The act of taking steps; walking
Survey v
A gathering of a sample of data or opinions considered to be representative of a whole
Virtual adj
Created, simulated, or carried on by means of a computer