MyPlate
How many sections are there to the MyPlate?
5 Sections
True or false: Extra protein from foods or the use of protein supplements will help increase muscle strength.
False
List a food item that is high in sodium or salt.
Soups, gravy, soy sauce, salami, bacon, cured meats, snack foods
A lake of iron causes what?
Anemia
Sodium can cause high what?
Blood pressure
List the five categories of the MyPlate.
Fruit, Vegetables, Dairy, Grain, and Protein
What food substance helps people work out harder and recover faster?
Creatine
Protein is essential for building what?
Building muscle
What is one symptom of anemia?
Paleness, feeling tired, no symptoms, fast heartbeat, headaches, brittle nails and hair, cold hands and feet
What is the maximum amount of sodium I should eat in mg?
2400 MG
What two MyPlate nutrient categories should make up half of your plate?
Fruits and Vegetables
What is the maximum calcium I should eat/drink per day in MG?
1300 mg
Anemia
How many amino acids does our body need to function properly?
20 amino acids
Our body can deposit calcium until about age?
Age 30
Define Nutrition.
Nutrition is defined as the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.
What is one factor that can put a young person at risk for developing osteoporosis?
Being white, female, having irregular periods, doing little or no exercise, not getting enough calcium in your diet, below a normal weight, having a family history, smoking and drinking.
List a good source of protein.
Beans, nuts, fish, chicken, etc.
Too much protein can cause damage to which two parts of the body?
Liver and Kidney damage
Not enough calcium causes this type of bone disease.
Osteoporosis
How many essential nutrients are there?
6 essential nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water
a popular eating plan that claims to produce quick results like weight loss or improved health, but has little scientific evidence to support its claims.
What essential nutrient makes up approximately 60% of our body?
Water
Diet low in minerals, menstruating female, internal bleeding, lack of protein
List 3 good sources of calcium.
Yogurt, milk, icecream