Nutrients
Definition of nutrient?
The substances your body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy
What is a food myth?
A mistaken belief about food
Definition of BMI
A measurement of body fat thats a ratio of weight to height
How much do people spend annually on fast food?
$1,200
Definition of stress
A reaction of the body and mind to threatening or challenging events in one's life
What does the food you eat affect?
How you look, how you feel, how you resist diseases, how you perform physically
What is nutrition fraud?
Fraudulent nutrition and health claims often appear in advertising and on the internet
BMI equation
weight in lbs x 703 / height in inches squared
Why is it better to cook at home?
You control what goes into your food
What are the five parts of MyPlate?
Fruit, vegetables, grain, protein, dairy
Why is a footnote relevant?
Gives you information on the recommended amount for a balanced 2,000 calorie diet.
What are three things you should do when evaluating information?
Look at the source, identify the websites, read carefully, identify funding, choose experts
Give three reasons for why people's weight is increasing
Portions are increasing, fast foods cheaper, access to food is easier, supermarkets are packed with high calorie food, people eat out more, people are less active, genetics
What is the '5-20' rule on nutrition facts on food labels?
5% DV or less is too little
20% DV or more is a lot
What are three aspects of well-being that are important to your overall health?
Physical, mental, social health
What doe the number of servings you consume determine?
The number of calories and nutrients you actually eat.
What are two consequences of not having fat?
body cannot store fat-soluble nutrients, hormones will be out of balance, calcium is lost, immune systems weakens
What are three ways to make healthier choices when eating out?
Ask for a regular not a supersize
Skip the added toppings
Order grilled
What is the difference between a functional disorder and organic disorder
Functional disorder- when a mental disorder cannot be traced to physical causes
Organic disorder- when a mental disorder is physical
What are the six basic nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What are the seven types of advertising strategies?
Limited information, positive image, celebrity endorsement, scare tactics, studies, infomercials, false claims
Two reasons why carrying excess weight is a problem
Strains bones, muscles, and organs
Takes extra effort
Is fast food the cause of serious health issues?
No it is not a cause, but a potential source
What are the three signs of a mental disorder
abnormal thoughts
abnormal feelings
abnormal behaviors