micro nutrients
What are the two main categories of micronutrients, and can you provide one example of each?
The two main categories of micronutrients are vitamins (e.g., Vitamin C) and minerals (e.g., Iron).
How many calories are in each gram?
protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
4,4,9
The Paleolithic Era dates from around?
2.5 million to 10,000 years ago.
is most common in teen girls, but is seen in both genders and all ages.
Bulimia
What gender is most affected by binge eating disorder?
According to scientific studies women are more likely to have a binge eating disorder
Which micronutrient helps in the absorption of calcium and is synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D.
What are the two types of protein and give examples?
complete: steak, meat, animal products
Incomplete: rice, beans, vegetables
Swiss-born Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner, claimed that eating raw apples helped cure his mild case of
jaundice
An eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves.
Anorexia Nervosa
What are common keto mistakes?
Not drinking enough water
Cutting your carbs and increasing your fat to quickly
Not salting your food enough
Forgetting to eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Which vitamin is important for vision and can be found in foods like carrots and sweet potatoes?
Vitamin A.
What are the three types of fat?
Saturated
Unsaturated
Transfats
An estimated ---- of the general population suffers from ARFID.
3.2%
This eating disorder is more common in males than females.
Binge eating disorder
The diet is designed to help with weight loss, and some people may
lose 8–13 pounds in the first phase.
South Beach diet
What mineral is essential for the formation of red blood cells and is commonly found in red meat and spinach?
Iron.
What type of carbohydrate is found in plant foods that aids in digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels, commonly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes?
Fiber
This Fad diet is ranked #1
Mediteranean diet
Take a "natural" hormone the body makes during pregnancy -- and lose a lot of weight?
HCG Diet
a popular commercial weight-loss diet created in 2003 by cardiologist
Arthur Agatston, M.D., and first outlined in the best-selling book
South beach diet
Which micronutrient is crucial for blood clotting and is often found in leafy green vegetables?
Vitamin K.
What are the building blocks of protein, and why are some of them classified as essential?
The building blocks of protein are amino acids. Some amino acids are classified as essential because the body cannot synthesize them and they must be obtained through diet.
This Fad diet is illegal in the United States and is very dangerous
Tapeworm diet
Iron (anemia), calcium and zinc deficiencies are some of the most common reasons people show these signs.
Pica
This diet was originally developed to treat epilepsy, particularly in children who did not respond to conventional medications. Over time, its application has expanded to include weight loss and management of certain metabolic disorders.
Ketogenic Diet