Nutrition Labels
This macronutrient is needed for a healthy immune system, building muscle, skin and blood. It is found in meat, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, eggs and dairy.
protein
This is the recommended number of hours to sleep per night for adults.
7-9hrs
List 5 benefits of exercise.
This type of fat is usually solid at room temperature and not good for heart health.
Saturated fat
This macronutrient is high in calories and found in foods like oils, butter, avocado and nuts. It has very little effect on blood sugar.
fat
This is a measurement of the energy food supplies. Most people need between 1500-2500 per day to maintain a healthy weight.
Calories
Name 3 benefits of sleep.
The formula to calculate how much fluid you should drink daily.
body weight / 2 = ounces
This is the recommendation for the maximum amount of sodium we should have per day.
2300mg
This is the hormone that helps controls blood sugar levels, by allowing glucose into cells to be used for energy.
Insulin
This macronutrient includes "fiber", "total sugars" and "added sugars" on the label. Foods high in this macronutrient will increase the blood sugar.
Carbohydrate
This hormone is sometimes called the "stress hormone". It causes an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar in order to be able to handle stress.
Cortisol
The recommendation for how much moderate cardio exercise adults should get per week to maintain health.
150 minutes *minimum
On a lipid panel bloodwork, this is the "bad" cholesterol. If this is high, it raises your risk of heart disease.
LDL cholesterol
This is a type of starch that is found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It is necessary for healthy digestion and normal blood sugar.
Fiber
Vitamin D, iron, calcium and potassium are the 4 ______ that are required to be on nutrition facts labels.
micronutrients OR vitamins/minerals
The practice of being present and fully aware when eating, minimizing distractions and paying attention to hunger and fullness.
Mindful eating.
The recommendation for how much strength training exercise adults should get per week to maintain health.
40 minutes per week *minimum
This is considered normal for a blood pressure reading.
<120/80
Feeling shaky, lightheaded or dizzy, sweating and confusion are all symptoms of what when you have diabetes?
hypoglycemia OR low blood sugar
This is the minimum recommended amount of fiber that adults should eat daily.
25g
Name 3 ways to reduce stress.
The type of fat is that is stored around the body's organs and increases the risk of disease.
Visceral
These type of fats are found in fatty fish, and some nuts and seeds. They are considered to be a "good" fat as they can decrease inflammation in the body and be heart healthy.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Name 3 ways to lower blood sugar through nutrition and lifestyle.
-exercise
-eat more fiber
-avoid sugary foods and drinks
-moderate carbohydrate intake
etc etc