Match the items with the appropriate description.
-rapid consumption of large amounts of food in a short period
A)satiety
B)eating disorder
C)subcutaneous
D)"apple" shape
E)anorexia
F)waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
G)binge eating
H)severe obesity
I)body mass index (BMI)
J)hunger

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Binge eating is the rapid consumption of large amounts of food in a short period.

Answer: B
 Eating disorder refers to a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.

Answer: C
 Subcutaneous refers to the layer of fat just beneath the surface of the skin.

Answer: D
 "Apple" shape refers to a body shape characterized by excess weight around the waist and abdomen, creating an apple-like appearance.

Answer: E
 Anorexia refers to a type of eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and obsessive efforts to control weight by restricting food intake.

Answer: F
 Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a measure of body shape that compares the circumference of the waist to that of the hips.

Answer: H
 Severe obesity refers to a condition in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher.

Answer: I
 Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Answer: J
 Hunger refers to the physiological need for food, often characterized by a growling sensation in the stomach and feelings of emptiness or weakness.

Match the Items with the Appropriate Description