Diets
What is it called when your body rejects certain foods?
Allergies.
What does vegetarian mean?
A person who eats mostly, or only, plant-based foods
How does having a nutritious diet impact an athlete?
It maintains their weight and keeps up their energy.
Name 3 health conditions that can be caused by what you eat.
Diabetes, Celiac disease, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, etc.
Infants need fewer calories than teens/older children.
True. As you grow older, your body will require more calories.
What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian diets?
Vegans have no animal products whatsoever while vegetarians tend to eat dairy and eggs.
Define Herbal supplements
Dietary supplements containing plant extracts.
What are some of the factors that can change the number of calories an athlete needs?
It depends on the intensity of the sport and the length and frequency of their training.
Define Diabetes.
(Type 1 or Type 2)
Type 1: When the body does not produce enough insulin
Type 2: When your body does not produce sugar or glucose the right way.
Who needs more water; Teen boys or Teen girls?
Teen boys need more water. They need 13 cups of water to stay hydrated. Teen girls only need 9 cups to stay well-hydrated.
What are some of the nutrients that vegetarians lack because of their diet?
Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Protein.
Define performance enhancers.
Substitutes that boost athletic ability.
What is the average amount of calories that a teen athlete needs?
2000 - 5000 calories
Define celiac disease
It is a disease where people can not eat gluten.
True or False: Pregnant women need less calcium, folic acid, and iron.
False. Pregnant women need more to maintain their health and make sure they have a healthy baby.
True or False: Good foods to eat after a workout are high in fat.
False. It is good to eat low-fat foods after exercising.
Dietary Supplements
Products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, healthful foods.
True or False: To prevent dehydration, drink water before and after you exercise, and about every 50 minutes
False. It is good to drink water every 15 minutes while exercising.
What are foods to avoid with celiac disease?
Although females need fewer calories than males, what nutrients do they need more than males.
Iron and Calcium
What is the diet called when the only meat you eat is fish?
Pescatarians.
Define Autoimmune Disease
A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks itself, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs of a person's own body.
True or False: Extreme measures such as fasting or trying to sweat off extra weight can cause dehydration
True
What is the difference between High cholesterol and High blood pressure.
High cholesterol is when you are eating foods with a lot of saturated fats, which increases cholesterol production within your body. High blood pressure means you are eating food with high salt and sodium levels, which brings up your blood pressure.
Why do females need less calories than males?
Females tend to be smaller and have higher fat percentages.