Main nutrients
Essential for all body processes
Water
Water
2/3 litres per day
What does positive energy balance cause?
Weight gain
Three most common causes of obesity
poor diet, lack of movement, genetics
What is the most popular disease regarding weight? (too much)
Obesity
Main source of energy
Carbohydrates
Energy (both genders)
2000 kcal women
2500 kcal men
What does negative energy balance cause?
Weight loss
Name three effects of obesity
I don't wanna write them, I'm doing this at midnight
What is the mental disorder that causes you to eat less & less or stop eating altogether?
Anorexia
Helps digestion and keeps the gut healthy
Fiber
People with special needs
Athletes, elderly, sick
What does neutral energy balance cause?
stable weight
Name three basic principles of nutrition
Patricia and Martina should have it written down
What is the mental disorder that makes you overeat and then vomit it out?
Bulimia
Regulate body functions
vitamins
How often should you eat your meals?
every 3-4 hours
What is energy balance?
Difference between calories consumed and calories used by the body
What is the food pyramid?
visual guide for healthy diet
What is the mental disorder that makes you binge eat?
Compulsive eating disorder
Build and repair body tissues
Proteins
percentage of carbs, fats and protein the body needs
carbs ~55%
fats 20-35%
protein 10-20%
MGNC extension
What two fruits have cyanide in their seeds? (after digestion)
Apples and cherries
Who is the doctor that keeps popping up in the presentation?
Doctor house
What is the fruit that supposedly keeps away doctors?
Apples
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away"