Carbs, Proteins, Fats
What is the body's main source of energy
Glucose
Which vitamin(s) are water-soluble
B complex, C
How many cups of water do we use each day?
10 Cups
What does RDA stand for
Recommended Dietary Allwances
Being 10% over your ideal weight is considered what?
Overweight
Which type of carbohydrate takes longer to digest.
Complex
Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth
Calcium
How many cups of water should be replaced daily?
6-8 Cups
What % of your diet should come from carbohydrates, according to RDA
60%
Which eating disorder involves self-starvation and an intense fear of obesity?
Anorexia
Name two examples of a complete protein
(Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt)
What's the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble stored in fatty tissues; Water-soluble not stored in body
What is the daily recommendation for water intake in ounces
Half your body weight in ounces
If a food has 6 grams of fat and 130 total calories, what percent of calories come from fat?
41%
What is the safest way to thaw meat?
In the refrigerator
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat compared to 1 gram of protein
Fat = 9
Protein = 4
Name two examples of fat-soluble vitamins
A,D,E,K
Name two functions of water in the body
Carries nutrients, removes waste, lubricates joints, regulates temperature
Put these label dates in order of how soon the product should be used: freshness date, sell date, expiration date.
Sell date --> Freshness date --> Expiration Date
Name two risky weight-loss strategies.
Fad diets, fasting, diet pills, liquid protein diets, weight cycling
What type of fat is solid at room temperature and mostly found in animal products
Saturated Fat
Why can megadoses of fat-soluble vitamins be dangerous?
They build up in the body and can become toxic
If someone exercises heavily or has a fever, what happens to their water needs
They need more water to replace loss
What does “unit pricing” help consumers figure out?
Cost per standard unit, to get more for your money
What is the key difference between anorexia and bulimia?
Anorexia = self-starvation; Bulimia = binge eating followed by purging