Essential Nutrients
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Without carbohydrates, your body could not function properly
What's a calorie?
A calorie is a unit of energy. It’s a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.
What makes a food label easy?
It shows you some key nutrients that could impact your health
WHat does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What are the 2 most popular eating disorders for teens?
Anorexia and Bulimia
What foods have protein in them?
Dairy, beans, and eggs
How many calories are in one gallon of car fuel?
31,000 calories per gallon
What should you strive for each day?
It's important to eat enough fruits and vegetables because they contain nutrients such as fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C that promote good health.
Why is it important to pay attention to your BMI?
You need to look at it as a trend instead of focusing on other people, you can also get the wrong impression of yourself if you look at the information wrong.
How can eating disorders affect a teenager’s life?
They can harm a person's health, emotions, and relationships. Eating disorders can cause serious problems throughout the body.
What is the main function of vitamins?
Vitamin C provides structures for blood vessels, bones, and ligaments. Vitamin D helps maintain calcium homeostasis.
How many miles would you go on one calorie?
0.0006 miles per calorie
Where can the serving size be found?
At the top of the nutritent facts
What does BMR stand for?
Basal Metabolic Rate, the number of calories you burn if you stayed in bed all day.
What are the three causes of eating disorders?
Genes, environment, and stress
What foods have minerals in them?
Bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes keep the bones and teeth strong. Milk, cheese, and yogurt have calcium.
How mnay calories are in one gram of fat?
9 calories per gram
How many grams of fiber should you have per day?
20-35 grams of fiber per day
What are 5 factors that determine your BMR?
Size, US&CAN, Bust, Waist, and Hips
Define anorexia
People eat very little on purpose, which leads to very low body weight. They have an intense fear of weight gain, they fear looking fat.
What is the main function of water? How much water should adults consume per day?
Water helps maintain homeostasis in the body and transports nutrients to cells. Assists in removing waste products from the body. Adults should consume 25 to 35 milliliters of water per 2 to 3 liters per day.
What percentage of calories come from fat?
You have to divide the number of calories from fat by the total calories
What don't we get enough of?
Dietary fiber, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium
What is a healthy BMR?
14-18
Define bulimia
People binge eat and feel out of control to stop. They do things to make up for binge eating, thye make themselves throw up on purpose after they binge eat.