Nutrition #1
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbs, Protein, Fat, Water, Vitamins, Minerals
Out of the 6 essential nutrients, which 3 contain energy?
Carbs, Protein, Fat
Name 3 Nutrient Dense foods.
fruit, vegetables, whole grains, low fat food, etc.
What governmental agency creates the dietary guidelines for all Americans...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The 6 essential nutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
These symptoms describe which eating disorder...
eat very little on purpose, leading to a very low body weight
have an intense fear of weight gain and fear looking fat
have a distorted body image and see themselves as fat even when they are very thin
Anorexia
Why was choosemyplate created?
To create a simplier and easier way to remind people to think about their food choices in order to lead healthier lifestyles.
What is a calorie?
the amount of energy in a food.
An important nutrient because it makes up about 70% of the body, regulates all cell and organ processes, transports waste material/toxins out, and controls our internal temperature
Water
A macronutrient needed to maintain bone, muscle, and skin health.
Protein
The stored form of energy in the body that should make up a range of our daily caloric intake. Saturated and unsaturated and yield 9 calories per gram.
Fat
Some examples include iron, sodium, calcium, zinc and potassium.
Minerals
a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body. Some provide energy.
Nutrient
When making nutritional choices the majority of the foods we eat should be considered
Nutrient Dense Foods
Known as “bad cholesterol”
LDL
A person’s view of their own physical body—its size, weight, shape, appearance and attractiveness—and their feelings about it.
Body Image
What type of fat is associated with this ingredient? Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Trans Fat
A person that regularly binges and purges is considered to have which eating disorder?
Bulimia
The most important idea we can remember as we age "level 1" that will keep us as at a healthy weight/ body fat %
Selecting healthy foods (lean proteins, fruits & veggies, unsaturated fats, unrefined carbs, and enough water content)
List all 3 fats from best to worst.
Unsaturated fat, saturated fat, and trans fat
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
In order from most to least amount in the food product
Whole Grains
Gives your body lasting energy in a form it can use easily.
and/or
They are a good source of fiber, which helps the body digest food and get rid of waste.
How many daily calories should come from saturated fats...
Less than 10%
What is the part of the food label that tells you how much of the recommended adult daily amount of each nutrient a serving of this food provides.
% Daily Value
The 6 dietary guidelines
• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
• Make at least half your grains whole grains.
• Eat less unhealthy fat.
• Eat less added sugar.
• Eat less salt.
• Vary your protein routine.