Nutrition / Nutrients
Who is responsible for publishing the dietary guidelines for Americans and the US food guides?
USDA - US Department of Agriculture
Define wellness.
Reaching for your best level of health
True or false? Flexibility is important because it helps with joint health and prevents physical injury.
True
The digestive system stores and digests ___________ and transfers _____________ to the body.
Food and nutrients
True or false? For the first 6 months of life, a baby can get all the nutrition they need from breastmilk or formula.
True
According to the MyPlate guidelines, half your plate should come from what?
Fruits and vegetables
True or false? Being active makes you more positive, helps you get rid of negative emotions, and can help with sleep.
True
Give an example of one form of moderate physical activity and one form of vigorous physical activity.
Moderate - walking, gardening
Vigorous - swimming laps, running (answers will vary!)
The digestive system eliminates ___________ and absorbs ___________ into the body.
waste and water
True or false? More men than women have eating disorders.
False
45-65% of your daily calories should come from _______?
Carbohydrates
Name one positive way and one negative way of dealing with stress.
Positive - exercise, talking to someone
Negative - yelling, eating junk food
Explain the difference between muscular strength endurance and cardiorespiratory endurance.
Muscular strength endurance is the ability to work against resistance without your muscles becoming too tired, and cardiorespiratory endurance is how well your heart and lungs can keep up with your physical activity.
If stretched out, this organ would be 20 feet long! 95% of digestion takes place here.
Small intestine! Make sure you can identify the other organs and their purpose as well.
What are some nutrition tips for a pregnant woman?
Eat an extra 300 calories per day, gain 25-35 pounds, extra folate and calcium.
10-35% of your calories should come from _______ and 25-30% of your calories should come from ______
Proteins for 10-35% and fats for 25-30%.
Explain the difference between appetite and hunger.
Hunger is a physical need for food, but appetite is how you react to the sight, smell and taste of food.
Explain the terms duration, frequency and intensity as related to exercise.
Duration is how long you work out, intensity is the speed and power of your movements and frequency is how often you work out.
Describe two things that might affect your digestive system.
Diet, exercise, stress, illness, etc. Answers will vary!
Explain the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy. What kind of reactions can happen with each one?
Intolerance - flu-like symptoms or nausea/diarrhea / stomach pain and gas
Allergy - rash, swelling, trouble breathing, itching, cramps, etc.
List the 6 types of nutrients and give an example of each one.
Water, Vitamins, Minerals, Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates (examples will vary)
What are some things you can do do promote good physical health and stay fit?
Eat nutritious foods, get regular exercise, go to the doctor regularly
Name at least 2 benefits of working out regularly.
Answers will vary, but may include makes you stronger, helps you have better balance, makes you more coordinated and flexible.
Describe the path that food takes during the digestive process. You must include 5 major parts!
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Choose 2 of these health concerns and explain their appropriate dietary guidelines:
High blood pressure, AIDS/HIV, diabetes, heart disease, problems chewing foods
Answers will vary. We will discuss all 5 as a class.