Nutrition Facts
What is the measure of energy you get from food?
Calorie
Individuals with what condition focus on the following:
Diabetes
On Japan’s Okinawa Island, nicknamed the “island of longevity”, residents suffer from low levels of heart disease, cancer and dementia, and Okinawans’ robust social life and strong sense of ikigai (a unique purpose in life) often keeps them alive and healthy past the age of 100. What foods do you think they eat?
Sweet potatoes, soyabeans, seaweed, kelp, carrots, rice, tofu, whitefish.
What are some of the main eating disorders?
Bulemia, anorexia, binge-eating
This fiery-tempered British chef gained fame for his strict culinary standards and tough critiques on shows like 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Kitchen Nightmares.' Who is he?
Gordon Ramsay
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
The imbalance between calorie intake and expenditure is a major factor contributing to what health concern?
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
Japan
The Nutrition Facts label is overseen by the...?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Negative effect that can come from trying to fit beauty standards.
Eating disorders
How do our bodies covert food into energy?
What can influence your eating habits?
Social media, friends, family, and doctors
Protein does what for athletes?
Build and repair muscles
What does the percent Daily Value (%DV) show?
It shows how much of a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to one’s approximate daily requirement for the nutrient.Use the %DV to quickly compare nutrients in similar products. For example, if you are looking for a salad dressing or pasta sauce with less salt and added sugar, you can compare two different brands and choose the product with the lower %DV for sodium and added sugars.
Positive Effect of social media on body image.
Uplifting videos where people embrace the fact they don't fit standards.
TRUE OR FALSE, 5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot?
TRUE
Do fad diets work?
No, fad diets don't work for every person.
What are carrots high in?
Vitamin A and beta-carotene
What is one way you can maintain healthy weight?
Balance the amount of calories you eat, with the amount your body naturally burns.
Positive effect on body image
Educational videos/articles about health/fitness
What is considered "fat free"?
0.5 grams or less
Who should you ask about nutrition advice?
Doctors and nutritionists
Do you need protein powders to build/recover muscle?
No, ypu don't need protein powders. Eating natural foods that are high in proteins helps with muscle recovery/growth
What is the difference between overweight and overfat?
Overwieght is when your weight is more than the average for your size, age and gender. Overfat is when your body's percentage of fat is higher than the average for your size, age and gender.
Opposite effects of social media on body image
Could inspire someone to improve their health
Could discourage someone who is trying to improve their health (if they see someone making progress faster than they are)