Caffeine
The amount of caffeine a teen should drink in a day- or less
100 milligrams
Sugars occur naturally in all foods that contain
Carbohydrates
The scientific name for salt
Define allergen
The body's natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance.
This eating disorder is when someone restricts their food excessively to avoid gaining weight
Anorexia Nervosa
Caffeine is this type of drug
What is a stimulant
Only __________% of calories should come from sugar each day.
10
What is the best way to tell if you are eating too much salt?
Read the food labels
List at least 3 symptoms of a food allergy
Itching
Hives
Anaphylaxis
Sneezing
Diarrhea
________ are more likely to be binge eaters or bulimic than anorexic.
Men
Energy Drinks
The leading category of added sugars in the average diet comes from _____________.
Beverages
Most sodium comes from what types of foods?
Processed
Celiac comes from an allergy to this food
Gluten
Stomach acids brought back up can __________ the esophagus.
Burn
When teens and young adults have too much caffeine in their systems they are at risk for this.
List 2 diseases caused by eating too much sugar
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Some Cancers
How much sodium does the body NEED to function properly?
less than 500 milligrams per day
Reactions to certain chemicals that occur in foods
Pharmacologic Reactions
Bulimics often focus on a way to __________.
Purge
Caffeinated drinks can also contribute to what two things in teens?
Obesity and tooth decay
Words that end in _____ on a food label mean the ingredient is sugar.
ose
How can someone significantly reduce their sodium intake?
Cook at home
Read food labels
Stay away from processed foods
Lactose intolerance is called
Enzymatic
Control