BMI-what?
Food Groups
Weight Management
The good, bad, and ugly
NONE
100
It is a measure of body fatness
What is BMI or body mass index
100
meats, eggs, or beans
What is the protein food group
100
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What are nutrients that provide calories or energy
100
olive oil, omega 3 oil (fatty fish), avocados, nuts
What are sources of good fats
100
walking slowly, slow dancing, sight seeing
What is leisurely exercise
200
normal weight, overweight, or obese
What are BMI categories
200
breads, pasta, or rice
What is the grains food group
200
4 calories per gram
What number of calories per gram of protein or carbohydrates
200
palm oils, pork, high fatty cuts of meat, packaged snacks and pastries
What are unhealthy fats foods
200
ballroom dancing, running, biking, swimming
What is moderate to vigorous exercise
300
25 kg/m2
What is the BMI cutoff for overweight
300
yogurt, milk, or cheese
What is dairy
300
9 calories per gram
What is number of calories in a gram of fat
300
fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, brown or wild rice, whole grains
What are sources of good carbohydrates or sugars
300
zumba, sprinting, running stairs, jumping rope
What is vigorous / high intensity exercise
400
30 kg/m2
What is the BMI cutoff for obese
400
pineapple, bananas, or apples
What is the fruit food group
400
decrease caloric intake and increase energy output (physical activity)
What is the energy equation for weight loss or How to lose weight
400
refined white sugar, corn syrup, white rice, white bread
What are unhealthy carbohydrates or sugars
400
30 minute of moderate to vigorous exercise 3 x/week
What is the recommended amount of exercise for adults in the United States.
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