Protein,Carbs, Fats
What is the body's main fuel source?
Carbohydrates
List the 6 essential nutrients
Protein
carbs
fats
mineral
vitamins
water
Makes up what percentage of our body?
60-70%
Which requires more energy to sustain, muscle or fat?
Muscle
What is a daily value?
Recommended nutrient amounts the average person should obtain daily
List the two types of Carbohydrates
Simple and Complex
List at least 2 different symptoms/signs of nutrient deficiency
Fatigue/low energy
indigestion
headaches
easy bruising
unhealthy hair and nails
What is a good starting point for how much water you should drink everyday?
Half your bodyweight in oz
What is your Basal Metabolic Rate
The rate at which your body burns energy when at rest
How are ingredients listed on a food label?
Greatest volume/quantity to least volume/quantity
What are the building blocks of protein & what is proteins main job in our body?
Amino acids; build and repair muscles
Anemia is a condition resulting from...
low iron levels
List 3 functions of water for our body
Removes waste
Nutrient transport
Regulating body temperature
Makes us feel full
What is BMI and how is it calculated?
BMI is a ratio of your weight to your height.
(Weight in pounds/[Height in Inches]^2)X703
What information is provided on a food label?
Nutrition facts
nutrient and health claims
daily value, freshness dates
List 2 reasons our bodies need fat
insulation
body temperature
brain function
vitamin absorption
helps keep us full
Too much of this nutrient can lead to high blood pressure
Sodium
Why is water the most vital nutrient?
Humans can go the shortest amount of time without it compared to the other nutrients
List 2 health conditions associated with being overweight.
Diabetes
Cardiovascular diseases ( stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure)
If a food is labeled as "Low in...." what does this mean
Contains less than 40 calories of the thing it is "low in
What aids in digestion and helps make you feel full BUT doesn't get digested itself?
Fiber
THis vitamin helps with blood clotting
THis mineral aids in maintaining healthy bones and teeth
Vitamin K
Calcium
Loss of water through perspiring can result in what?
List one way we can tell if we are hydrated.
Dehydration
Color of urine, headache, fatigue, muscle cramping, dry mouth
What is the difference between being overweight and being obese?
Obesity is classified as specifically having a BMI of 30 or higher
Total calories/% daily value/Protein/Carbs/Fats in a food item=
A X B: what are these two variables
Amount per serving X # of servings