Essential Nutrition Part 1
What do carbs do for your body?
Carbs are the main energy source for the brain.
What is the name of a healthy simple sugar?
Milk or Fruit
What is a calorie?
The amount of energy we get through food and drink.
What are the 2 most popular eating disorders among teenagers?
anorexia and bulimia
What does HDL stand for?
high density lipoprotein
What percent range should protein play in your daily calories?
Protein should play about 10 to 35 percent of your daily calories.
What is the name of a nonhealthy simple sugar?
lollipop
What does BMI stand for?
BMI stands for body mass index. It is calculations on how much fat you should have based on your height and weight.
How can these eating disorders affect a teenager’s life?
These eating disorders can affect a teenager’s life because they may gain too much weight. They can also not have enough weight and be very skinny. This can also lead to medications and emotional problems.
How much of your body is made of water?
About 60%
What are the two types of Carbs?
Simple and Complex
What do proteins do for the body?
They help repair muscles and bones.
What does BMR stand for?
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. The number of calories you would burn if you stayed in bed all day.
What are three causes of eating disorders?
Mental illness, a fear of gaining weight, and a fear of throwing up.
How many calories are in one gallon of fuel?
31,000 calories
What is another name for complex carbs?
Starches
What does Iron do for your body?
Iron helps you grow.
How many calories does a gram of fat have?
A gram of fat has 9 calories.
List 3 effects Anorexia has on the body.
Low blood pressure, weak bones, and slow or irregular heart beats.
How many miles would you go on one calorie?
You would go 0.0006 miles per calorie
What does LDL stand for?
low-density lipoprotein
What does calcium do for your body?
It keeps your bones strong.
What are the five factors that determine your BMR?
Height, weight, age, gender, and regular routine of cardiovascular exercise.
List 3 effects bulimia has on the body.
Low blood pressure, irregular heart beats, and swollen cheeks.
Where do un-used calories go?
The un-used calories go into fat cells. The fat cells will continue to expand as you don’t use all the calories.