Nutrients
Substances in food that provide energy. A little bit of each of these is needed for a balanced diet
Nutrients
Name 3 causes of obesity
unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, genetics, environment
The simplest form of carbohydrates. They provide energy
Sugar
How many calories should you consume in a day
Around 2500
How many food groups are there ?
5-6
Nutrient that provides the body with a lot of energy
Carbohydrates
What colors do most fast food places use to attract costumers ?
red and yellow
Unit of energy
Calorie
How do you convert grams of sugar to teaspoons ?
Grams / 4
Name all the food groups
Dairy, carbs, protein, fruits, vegetables, fats/oils/sweets
This nutrient can be found in chicken, fish, steak, porkchops and helps build muscle and repair the body.
Protein
Some health risks of being obese include
heart disease, weak joints, diabetes
Converts foods and drinks into energy and breaks down food
Metabolism
The six components of health are
environmental, physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual
What food group would pasta be found in ?
Carbohydrates
These two nutrients are found in many fruits and they keep us healthy and well.
Vitamins and minerals
How many calories does it take to lose 1 pound
3500
Type of carb that the body cannot digest
Fiber
A type of fat found in your blood is
Cholesterol
A. What food group is fish found in ?
B. What food group is yogurt found in ?
C. What food group is ice cream found in ?
A. Protein
B. Dairy
C. Dairy
Name the six nurtients
Vitamins, minerals, water, protein, fats, and carbs
What percent of teens were obese in the year 2015-2016.
20.6%
A form of carbohydrate your body uses for short-term energy storage is
Glycogen
How do you calculate the amount of protein you should eat within a day
0.36 multiplied by your body weight
How many dairy servings should you have on a daily basis ?
2-3