Macs and Mos
what are the three types of macronutrients?
Fats, Protien, Carbohydrates
what are some different dietary needs?
Ex: gluten free, Diabetes, sports, etc.
How does the BMI measure a persons health
Height and weight
what are some things companies would minimize on food labels
Saturated fat, sugar, calories
Difference between vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins regulate reactions that occur in metabolism
both help fight infections, heal wounds, strengthen bones, etc.
difference is minerals come from soil and water while vitamins come from plants and animals because they are organic
give two examples of food swaps for someone who is gluten free
varies
What does body composition measure?
percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the human body
what would companies want to maximize on a food label?
ex: Proteins, vitamins, minerals
Types of proteins, fats, and carbs?
Protein: plant, animal, fatty, lean
Carbs: Simple, Complex
Fats: trans, saturated, unsaturated
what's a healthy eating tip for brekfast
varies
which is a better source to go off of? BMI or Body Comp? give one reason why
ex: could be Body comp because it accounts more variables than just height and weight
what are food additives?
ingredients companies will add to give a better taste, different color, different consistency, etc.
Give one example of a super food
to be determined
Whats a healthier food option: quinoa or Doritos and why?
because quinoa is a super food packed with nutrients with low cals
what is a fad diet?
A diet that is short lived and promises false information
purpose of each Macro nutrient
Carbs: Give energy Fats: Give energy
Explain what a super food is?
name 3 different warning signs of a fad diet
ex: promises fast weight loss, expensive, missing key nutrients