Nutrition
Part of the federal dietary guidelines includes physical activity. Teens should be active for how long each day?
60 minutes
1 Hour
Our body needs approximately 9-13 cups of this nutrient each day in order to stay hydrated.
Water
Caffeine is a ______ that can impact the brain and the heart.
Stimulant
On the new dietary guidelines (upside down food pyramid) The top of the pyramid indicates foods that we should eat *MORE/LESS* of.
These are used to measure the energy content in food.
Calories
Unsaturated and Saturated are two types of this nutrient.
Fats
List 2 people/things that can influence what you eat.
Family
Culture
Friends
Time
Money
Advertisments
Give one reason why you may not need the same amount of calories in a day that your friend does?
Physical Activity
The psychological desire for food.
Appetite
This nutrient is your body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
This nutrient is needed to build and maintain tissue in the body.
Protein
The natural physical drive to eat prompted by the body’s need for food.
Hunger
Why is consuming too much bad cholesterol bad for your overall health. (Give one example)
Build up in the arteries of the body
Leads to plaque buildup
Increases risk of heart attack and stroke
This nutrient is responsible for regulating the process of the body.
Give 2 health effects of consuming too much sugar.
Cavities/Tooth Decay
Diabetes
Increased Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Weight Gain
Your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into a simple form of this substance:
Glucose OR Sugar
Which 3 nutrients do we consider to be ENERGY GIVERS
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
These elements are found in food, and our body uses them for various functions.
Minerals
What are the 3 different TYPES of carbohydrates that were covered in chapter 11?
Simple
Complex
Fiber
List the 5 Food Groups of MyPlate.
Give at least 1 food example for each food group.
1. Grains
2. Proteins
3. Fruits
4. Vegetables
5. Dairy