What is a SMART goal?
A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
What are three categories of carbohydrates?
What is sugar, fiber/cellulose, and starches.
What are two functions of fat in the body?
What is 1. Insulates the body and protects organs. 2. Enhance taste and texture of food. 3. Provide energy. 4. Required to carry "fat soluble" vitamins throughout the body. 5. Provides energy and essential fatty acids.
Where are water-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
They are not stored in the body.
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy
Name two functions of carbohydrates in the body.
1. Provides energy, 2. Provides fiber, 3. Helps the body digest fats.
What does water carry to your cells? What does water carry from your cells?
Water carries nutrients to your cells and waste from your cells.
What is an action plan?
A step-by-step approach to identifying and reaching your goals.
What percentage of your daily diet is recommended to consist of protein?
What is 15-20%.
What percentage of your daily diet is recommended to consist of carbohydrates?
What is 50-55%.
What percentage of your daily diet is recommended to consist of Fats?
What is 30%
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin A, D, E, and K
What % Daily Value (on a food label) is considered a lot?
Over 15%
What is Complete Proteins
What is the name of the substance in body cells that clogs arteries?
What is Cholesterol?
Name one food/beverage that does not always have a nutrition label.
1. Fresh fruit/veggies, 2. Raw meat, 3. Food prepared/baked in-store, 4. Foods with very few nutrients, 5. Alcoholic beverages.