Fad diets, liquid diets and fasting are dangerous because they
do not provide necessary nutrients
What is the first thing you look at when looking at a food label?
Serving Size
What is the equation to find your BMI?
weight/ height (in)x 703
Eating foods with fiber
helps prevent intestinal problems
How many calories per gram is carbohydrates?
4 cal per one gram
How many amino acids does your body not produce and what are those called?
9, essential amino acids
What are the 4 main vitamins we discussed in class
A,D,E,K or D,E,K,A
. What is the second nutrient the body burns through when being active?
Fats
What are the 3 types of fats?
trans, saturated, unsaturated
What nutrient does your body burn through when you workout?
carbohydrate
Name two factors that determine how many calories you should eat each day?
Level of activity, age, gender, body structure