This can improve thinking, attention & memory.
What are the effects of a healthy diet on the brain.
Vitamin D
What does your skin needs to absorb everyday that is not found easily in foods?
Calcium, vitamin D & Protein.
What are the 3 most important things to build strong bones.
A set of nutrition guidelines based on personal needs.
What is personal nutrition?
Processed foods are easily available.
Why has our society has gotten less healthy?
Omega-3 fatty acids.
What nutrients improve the formation of neurons?
Plenty of fruits and veggies rich in antioxidants
What does your body & skin need everyday?
When does half of our bone mass happen?
Age, weight, activity, gender
What factors affect personal nutrition?
Severe obesity😬
Obesity has gone down, but what has gone up?
Nuts & Seeds
The brain needs protein second to water. What is the best foods that provide this?
Antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamins C, E and A.
What can stop or lessen damage done by free radicals?
1300 mg/day and 600 IU/day
Malnutrition
What is it called when the body doesn't have enough nutrients
Tryptophan
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Fuel for your brain.
What is food?
Protein, calories, H2O, vitamins A & C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, folate & cobaliamin.
What does your skin need for the best integrety?
Vitamin D
Which vitamin helps our body absorb calcium?
Proper nutrition
What is mostly responsible for a healthy body?
Precursors: aspartate, choline, glutamic acid, phenylalanine, tryptophane & tyrosine.
These help the brain make neurotransmitters.
At least 15 minutes
How long it takes for your brain to recognize it's full.
Malnutrition
What can make the skin more susceptible to infections & slow healing?
14 years for boys & 12.5 years for girls.
When does peak bone mass happen in children?
5
How many meals should you eat a day for optimal health?
Up to 60%
What percentage of our body is water?