Nutrition
What is process that the body takes in and uses food
Nutrition
What does it mean to be hungry?
Your body is trying to alert you to eat.
carbohydrates are the bodies ___________ source.
Energy
What mineral is important for having strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What are nutrients used for?
to help with growth an development
What does appetite mean?
A desire, rather than a need to eat.
What are good sources of carbohydrates?
How many cups of water should you drink in a day?
8-10
2-3 of each food group
Why should people not turn to food as a way to get over an emotion?
When you eat because of emotions you can overeat and eat too much.
When carbohydrates are not broken down by the body, what do they become?
Fat
A serving size can be measured by the size of your what?
The palm of your hand
What was the first guide that told you how many servings you needed in a day? (Hint: it has a shape in its name!)
The Food Triangle
Who may influence your food choices?
Family, Friends, Peers
What is the new image that is used to determine portion size for food?
MyPlate
How many meals should you eat in one day?
3 Large meals and a snack in between
To have a healthy body, I must balance the ______ of the food I eat with the _______ amount of exercise I do.
intake, same
What is something that we may see that will impact or food choices?
Advertising, commercials, printed media
How do you know when your body is hungry?
Your stomach walls contract and stimulate nerve endings which makes your stomach growl!
When you exercise what are you burning off?
Energy or Calories