Which key nutrient makes up about 60% of your body mass and is essential for the function of every system and organ?
Water
100
What are calories?
Calories are a measurement of energy; they are stored when they are taken in faster than they are burned, and there are about 3,500 calories in one pound of body fat.
100
Weight loss occurs when the amount of _______ burned exceeds the amount of _______ taken in.
Calories
100
Self _______ is widely known to be the barrier between successful, sustained weight loss and failed diets regimens.
Discipline
100
Foods that contain all 9 of the essential amino acids are called "complete protein" foods; these include ___________.
Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, Milk, and Cheese
200
Which nutrient provides you with energy, and can be classified as "simple" or "complex" based on how the body uses it?
Carbohydrates
200
Daily caloric needs for an ideal diet plan depend on which 4 factors?
Age, Gender, Activity level, and Build (weight/height)
200
What is a diet plan?
A diet plan is a regimen laid out by a dietician, trainer or physician which is meant to provide the healthiest and best proportioned eating schedule possible based on an individual's lifestyle.
200
What is a "group regimen" in terms of diet and exercise for the purpose of weight loss?
A group regimen is when two or more people adopt a diet plan and a workout schedule that they all follow in order to encourage each other's success and strengthen self discipline.
200
Which foods provide you with more vitamins than any other foods due to their lack of synthetic hormones or preservatives?
Fruits and Vegetables
300
Which nutrient is made up of 9 essential amino acids and is responsible for building and repairing things like muscles, organs, and tissues?
Protein
300
Food labels provide information about the vitamins and nutrients inside various foods as required by the FDA and the USDA; their "percent daily value" figures are based on a _______-calorie diet.
2,000
300
_______ _______ provide vitamins and nutrients that are not sufficiently provided by an individual's daily nutrition habits for the purpose of maintaining a balanced diet; they are often used by people who cannot eat certain food groups.
Nutrition Supplements
300
Setting _______ is the first step in successful weight loss and health maintenance; without a vision of where you want to be, you can't figure out where you are.
Goals
300
This form of carbohydrate can be found in whole grain breads and pastas and provides you with long-lasting energy.
Complex Carbs
400
Which nutrient assists in the absorption of vitamins and provides you with energy, heat, and cushioning for your organs?
Fats
400
This term is given to the practice of keeping track of your caloric intake and output on a daily basis in order to achieve weight loss or health goals.
Counting Calories
400
In order to cut calories and create a calorie deficit for the purpose of losing weight, controlling this aspect of every meal is vital.
Portion Size
400
Which sports training principle dictates that athletes lose the effects of training when they stop working out?
The Reversibility Principle
400
Healthy fats like omega-3 and fatty acids, which provide energy, can be found in these foods.
Nuts, Seeds, and Legumes
500
Which nutrient can be classified as "fat-soluble" or "water-soluble" and assist each and every function carried out by your body?
Vitamins
500
Sources of calories are just as important as the number of calories in certain foods; the _______ _______ is a guide for ideal proportions of each type of food for ideal caloric intake.
Food Pyramid
500
Eating the exact same amount of calories every day can slow down your metabolism; however, binges during a diet can cause _______ _______.
Gastric Dilation, or the distension or enlargement of the stomach
500
The Vitality Approach is a way to keep your body and mind healthy; it is a mentality that involves what three concepts?
Positive body image, healthy diet, and personal fitness
500
These two essential vitamins are good for your bones and can be found in healthy dairy products such as low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt.