Nutrition Basics
This macronutrient is comprised of amino acids and helps build and repair muscle mass and tissue.
What is protein?
This blood test measures the average concentration of glucose in the blood over a 3-month period.
What is A1c test?
Too much of this type of fat is known to clog arteries and increase LDL.
What is saturated fat?
This type of exercise improves heart health and burns calories, often involving running or swimming.
What is aerobic exercise?
This red fruit contains cyanidin, an antioxidant that protects the body from cancer cells.
What are cherries?
This food group is responsible for providing calcium to help build strong bones.
What is dairy?
Exercise helps make this blood sugar lowering hormone work more effectively
What is insulin?
This type of fiber can help lower LDL and improve blood glucose control.
What is soluble fiber?
This Olympic distance sport requires competitors to keep at least one foot on the ground at all time
What is speed walking?
Naturally occurring chemicals found in food that slow down the process of cell and tissue damage
What are antioxidants?
The first place in the body that digestion occurs
What is the mouth?
The primary hormone regulating sleep.
What is melatonin?
The DASH diet is rich in grain products and fruits and is designed, as per the acronym "DASH," to treat this condition
What is hypertension?
This type of exercise improves muscle mass, balance, flexibility, and range of motion
This is an additive sweetener that is made from corn starch.
What is high-fructose corn syrup?
Carbohydrates are broken down into what 3 components
What is sugar, starch, and fiber?
The primary hormone(s) released during the "fight or flight" response
What is epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and/or cortisol?
This type of fat can lower inflammation and improve triglycerides.
What are omega-3 fatty acids
CDC recommendations suggest this many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week
What is 150 minutes?
The reason orange foods like carrots and sweet potatoes may be good for vision and eye health is that they are high in this compound, which is converted by the body into Vitamin A retinol
What is beta-carotene?
The recommended intake of fiber per day for men and women
What is 38 grams of fiber/day for men and 25 grams of fiber/day for women?
Carbohydrates break down into this, which is our body's preferred source of energy.
What is glucose?
To reduce heart disease risk, this type of oil should be avoided, often labeled as "partially hydrogenated".
What is trans fat?
A great workout can make you feel great physically and mentally, in part because of what “feel good” hormones that get released by your nervous system?
What are endorphins?
These are geographic areas where people have a high life expectancy and low rates of chronic diseases. These areas, often referred to as "longevity hotspots," have been identified as having unique lifestyle factors that contribute to longer, healthier lives. The term was coined by Dan Buettner.
What are Blue Zones?