General Info
What does empty calories mean?
These can be found in junk foods, sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods — items that typically contain added sugar and an unnecessary amount of fat and calories.
What is the average amount of calories an adult should eat a day?
According to dietary guidelines in the United States, adults 21 years old and older should consume anywhere between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day.
Eating too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure.
TRUE
Why are fad diets dangerous?
They often exclude essential nutrients, or even entire food groups, which can lead to malnutrition and other complications.
What does LDL vs HDL mean?
lipoproteins that transport fat in the body
LDL = bad (if too much, can cause fat to stick to blood vessel walls, called plaque)
HDL - good (pick-up fat from bloodstream and bring it to the liver for disposal)
What % of your body is water?
50% to 65%
Cholesterol is bad for you.
FALSE
What is considered a healthy amount of weight to lose a week?
1/2 lb -2 lbs
Why do you need fiber?
prevent or relieve constipation, stay at a healthy weight, and lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer
What % of food on your plate should be vegetables/fruits, grains, and protein?
25% whole grains
25% protein
Most adults should take a supplement (like a multivitamin).
FALSE
What vitamin helps your bones and mental health?
Vitamin D
How do you know if you're getting the right nutrition?
review signs and symptoms
blood tests that look for specific levels of electrolytes, minerals/vitamins, hydration, etc.
What is the percentage of adults who take a supplement?
60% (3/5)
Most Americans do not get enough protein in their regular diets.
FALSE - 97% get enough protein
If you don't have enough of this mineral, you can feel tired and weak?
Iron
Name 5 tips for healthy eating?
Fill half your plate with a colorful variety of whole fruits and vegetables
fiber-rich complex carbohydrates like brown rice, oats, whole-wheat bread, and quinoa
Cut back on sugary drinks, sodas, and processed sweets
Focus on gradual, long-term habit changes over time rather than chasing a quick fix
Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish - salmon
If trying to lose weight, how many calories should you cut out of your diet each day?
500
Most people do not get enough fiber in their diets.
TRUE - only 5% meet daily recommendation
What is the percentage of Americans who will go on a diet at some point in their lifetime?
about 80%