Nutrients
What are nutrients?
Substances your body needs to grow, repair itself, and supply energy.
What is the bodies main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What do vitamins help regulate?
Many body processes including digestion and metabolism
How many glasses of water should you drink per day?
About 8 or 64oz
Calories measure what?
Energy
What are the 6 essential nutrients we discussed?
Carbs, fats, protein, water, vitamins, minerals
What is the difference between simple and complex carbs?
Simple= fast releasing energy that is short term
Complex= slow releasing energy
What does vitamin C help with?
Your immune system
Water transports what through the body
Nutrients
What happens when calories consumed equal calories burned?
Weight stays the same
Name two influences on what people eat
Family, culture, advertising, peers, emotions
What nutrient helps build and maintain body tissues?
proteins
What is the main role of minerals?
Water helps carry _______ out of the body
wastes or nutrients
Two factors that influence healthy weight range
age, gender, height, activity level, metabolic rate, body frame
Physical health, but also affects all other demensions
Saturated fats are usually ______ at room temperature.
Which mineral is important for red blood cell function?
Iron
True
Heavier than the standard weight range for height
Help absorb vitamins, healthy skin, adds flavor/texture
Which vitamin helps with bone and tooth development?
Vitamin D
Give one consequence of dehydration
Fatigue, dizziness, headaches, poor performance
Name one healthy weight loss strategy
Drink water, increase activity, reduce calories slightly, eat nutrient dense foods