Nutrition
The process by which your body takes in and uses food
What is nutrition?
A high ratio of nutrients to calories
What is nutrient dense?
T/F
Eating disorders are NOT mental health conditions
FALSE.
2 mental and emotional benefits of physical activity
1. stress relief
2. mood enhancement
3. better sleep
4. improved self-esteem
What are calories?
3 types of carbs
Simple
Complex
Fiber
What is a food additive? What is an example of a natural additive? How about an artificial example?
Substances added to food to maintain or improve its safety, freshness, taste, texture, or appearance.
Natural: Salt
Artificial: Food dye
Define, Body Image
The way you see your physical body.
1. Hypertension
2. Atherosclerosis.
DAILY DOUBLE
DAILY DOUBLE
Why is fiber important for digestion?
It helps to move food and nutrients through the digestive system.
What is the most severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylaxis
What is weight cycling?
What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease that is not contagious. Can't be passed from one person to another.
What are nutrition labels and why are they important?
Labels on food that provide information about the ingredients and nutritional value of foods
List each of the 3 types of nutrients (be specific)
1. Proteins
2. Carbs (Simple, complex, fiber)
3. Fats
What are the each of the 5 food groups?
Grains, vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy
List and define the 3 eating disorders we discussed in class.
Anorexia- altered perception of self-image. Withhold food intake (starve self).
Bulimia- Binge eating followed by purging (vomiting or use of laxative)
Binge Eating- excessive intake of food without a purge. Can lead to obesity.
What does it mean to be sedentary?
Never move
Aerobic-longer duration, works lungs, need oxygen
Anaerobic- Short burst, builds muscle, does not need oxygen.
Explain why we should want all of our foods to be nutrient dense.
The more nutrient dense a food is the more variety of nutrients we are getting from one single source of food. When a food is nutrient dense we do not need to eat a bunch of different foods to get all of the nutrients our bodies should have.
3 types of fat and an example of each
Saturated: Dairy
Trans: Processed foods, some baked goods.
What is metabolism and why is it an important part of nutrition?
Metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food. If you have a good/high functioning metabolism, you are able to efficiently extract nutrients from food and use it in your body.
Is BMI an accurate tool? Why or Why not?
No, does not take into consideration different body types.
How can physical activity benefit a Dimension of Wellness (social, emotional, physical, intellectual)
-It can encourage you to spend time with others to do physical activity.
-It can make you more confident in yourself
-I can help you sleep better
-It can relieve stress