vitamins
what is a vitamin?
Complex organic compounds that are needed in small amounts by the body for normal growth and metabolism. They occur naturally in foods and may be added to processed foods to increase their nutritional value.
what does sodium do to our bodies?
increase blood pressure
list 2 dangers of an eating disorder
Hair loss
Dental problems
Broken blood vessels in the face & eyes
Dry, scaly skin
Severe dehydration
Loss of menstrual period in females
Low bone density
Heart irregularity
Organ failure
Death
how much water does our bodies need?
64 oz
OR
Half your body weight in oz
What is vegan
eats no animal products or by products
best source of vitamin D
the sun
good sources of calcium besides dairy?
Green leafy vegetables, calcium fortified juice, cereal and bread
what is the diet-binge-purge disorder?
bulimia
what percentage of fruits weight is water?
80-90%
what is a vegetarian?
eats no meat, but can consume dairy,eggs, etc
night blindness or keratomalacia
deficiency of iron is called?
Anemia
what is the relentless pursuit of thinness disorder?
anorexia
what does water do for our bodies?
Helps regulate temperature
helps rid body of waste
what is energy balance?
AMOUNT OF FOOD ENERGY TAKEN IN IS EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY YOU USE
2 types of vitamins
fat and water soluble
what does Iodine do for our bodies?
help our thyroid gland
list all 4 treatments for eating disorders.
Psychological counseling
Nutritional counseling
Medical counseling
Family counseling
what are the 2 types of water?
Hard and soft
list 2 fad diets we discussd
Keto
atkins
jenny craig
list 2 fat soluble vitamins
list 2 water soluble vitamins
fat soluble
Vitamin A, D, K
Water soluble
vitamin B, C, B and B6
what is a good source of potassium?
yogurt
spinach
cantaloupe
list 5 reasons why people develop eating disorders
Influences from society and culture
Pressure due to sports, dance, etc.
Family environment
Biological factors:
our brains are approximately what percentage water?
75%
what is the BMI calculation?
BMI= WEIGHT (LB) / HEIGHT (IN.) / HEIGHT (IN.) X 703