Nutrition-Related Illnesses
Along with insulin and exercise, fiber also helps in managing this disease
What is diabetes?
You can die from drinking too much water
True; drinking too much water in a short amount of time can cause the level of salt in the blood to drop too low, which can be fatal
Diets rich in processed foods, fried foods, and sugary foods have been shown to increase the risk of ______ by as much as 60%
What is depression
A diet that lacks nutrients deprives the brain of those nutrients, which can increase the risk for depression
This is a non-food source of Vitamin D
What is Sunlight
Excess sugar that isn't needed for energy is converted into this
What is fat
This disease is easily prevented by eating citrus fruits, strawberries, and broccoli
What is scurvy? (Vitamin C deficiency)
HDL is the good type of cholesterol
True; HDL carries cholesterol to your liver, which gets rid of the cholesterol in your body
Protein-rich foods can affect the brain improving this ________
Proteins help the brain to focus better on tasks and remain alert throughout the day
The best natural source of potassium
What is sweet potatoes
One medium baked sweet potato has 542mg of potassium; a banana only has 422mg
6 years; most adults spend roughly 6 years of their lives eating if the time spent is counted continuously
Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and inability to cope with cold temperatures are symptoms of this deficiency
What is iron? (anemia)
The average person should drink 2-3 glasses of water each day
False; generally we are told to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Some people need more, depending on lifestyle
True or False
Not enough iron in the blood has been linked to depression
True
One of the most detrimental junk foods you can consume
What is sugar-sweetened beverages
The brain doesn't register the calories consumed by drinking sugary beverages, so you won't eat less of something else to make up for those calories you drink
It takes this many calories to burn one pound of fat
3500 calories
A person who weighs around 175 lbs would need to run for more than 3 hours at 8 mph to burn 3500 calories
What is calcium?
The only way to get protein is to eat meat
False; protein is also found in several other foods like eggs, beans, milk, grains, nuts, etc.
Avocados, blueberries, broccoli, dark chocolate, eggs, almonds, tumeric, and fish are all foods that help nourish and protect this
What is the brain
What is popcorn
This improves with exercise and a healthy diet, which can decrease the risk for illnesses
What is the immune system?
These foods are the most common to transmit E. coli
What are under cooked beef, raw fruit, raw vegetables, contaminated water
Skipping meals is a great way to lose weight
False; skipping meals can result in fatigue and missing out on essential nutrients. You are also more likely to snack on high-fat and high-sugar foods, which can cause weight gain.
Serotonin helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and decrease pain. 95% of your serotonin is produced in this part of the body
What is the gastrointestinal tract?
The GI tract is lined with millions of cells that are heavily influenced by the bacteria in your gut
Good sources of protein other than meat
What are beans, lentils, and nuts
True or false
Organic and/or gluten-free diets are healthier than other diets
False
Organic sugar is still sugar, and gluten-free junk food is still junk food. Organic and gluten-free foods can still be made from unhealthy ingredients and should be examined carefully.