Category 1
Natural sugars in fruits are considered added sugars.
True or False?
False
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source.
Name some problems with consuming excess food.
1. Gain weight
2. Increase in bad cholesterol
3. Increase in heart disease
How much protein should you eat a day?
0.5-0.8 grams per pound of body weight.
When looking at Nutritional Guidelines, what is important to consider? ex. food pyramid, my plate...
What you expect from your body, biometrix, no talk of exercise, sleep, lobbying food companies.
What are proteins mainly used for?
You can eat too much of one nutrient.
True or False?
True
Walking is as effective as running.
True or False?
True
How much water should you drink per day?
1/2 your body weight in ounces.
What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. All important for overall health.
The human body is made up of what percent of water?
70%
What does DV% refer to on a nutrition label?
How much of a nutrient a food contains compared to how much you should have in a day.
Is drinking fruit juice as good as eating whole fruit?
No - whole fruit provides more nutrition than fruit juice. Fruit juice can also have added sugars.
What does deficiency mean?
Lack of a certain nutrient.
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Define the medical condition R.E.D.S.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Low energy availability, not taking in as much energy as needed.
More common in females but can affect any athlete.
Energy provided by the food.
What is the role of fiber in the body?
Fuels bacteria, regulates your gut health.
Name a healthy snack.
Not ultra processed
Name 3 different foods that contain protein.
Meat/Dish, Dairy
Explain Basal Metabolic Rate
Base number of calories needed for a day- at rest.
increase activity, increase calories.
What is a good source of iron?
Red meat, leafy green veggies
Explain 'Metabolic Syndrome'
High blood pressure
High fasting glucose levels
little amount of HDL
large waist circumference.
What do "empty calories" refer to in food?
Foods that are low in nutrition and highly processed.
Examples of simple carbohydrates.
White grains (white bread, buns), rice, pasta, some fruits, candy, chocolate, soda.
OR
Glucose, fructose, galactose.