Nutrition
T/F Most Americans get enough fiber and vitamin D in their daily diet
False
This is the number one drink you should use to hydrate yourself.
Water
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Fat, Protein and Carbohydrates
A unit of heat that measures the energy in food
A calorie
Amino acids contain precursors to neurotransmitters. Name a neurotransmitter (chemical messengers in the brain).
Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Endorphins, Gaba, Glutamate, Acetylcholine
Sugars, fibers and starches are contained in this food group.
Carbohydrates
Symptoms of dizziness, headache, tiredness, confusion, light-headedness, dry mouth, and darker yellow urine are all commonly a result of what?
Dehydration.
What are six categories of foods on my plate?
fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy, fats/oils
How many calories should a typical teen get in a day?
2200-2800 depending on level of physical activity.
If teenagers don't take in adequate calories and nutrients, they can experience health complications like stunted growth, delayed puberty, menstrual irregularities, and other conditions. An inadequate diet can negatively affect mood, energy levels, athletic and academic performance.
What do antioxidants do?
Fight free radicals that destroy healthy cells in the body and brain.
The tough stringy part of raw fruits and vegetables that help with digestion.
Fiber
These items come in many forms and are how Americans consume the most sugar.
Sugary beverages: soda, energy drinks, frappe's, shakes etc.
Name 3 sources of protein
beans, beef, poultry, nuts, seafood, tofu, milk, leafy greens, cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs
What type of type of food is a quick source of energy?
Carbohydrate
What is at least one micronutrient our brain needs that we need to get through nutrition?
Iron, omega 3's, copper, zinc, B6, B12, Folic Acid
Most Americans are deficient in this micronutrient that helps maintain bone and teeth health. Magnesium and Vitamin D help absorption rates of this nutrient.
Calcium
How much water should teens and adults drink?
8-12 cups per day or 64 ounces
Name two monounsaturdated (healthy) oils?
Olive oil, Avocado oil, Sunflower oil, Grapeseed oil, Sesame oil, Canola oil, Flaxseed oil, Walnut oil
What food group helps build muscle and is made up of 20+ amino acids?
Protein
How much of the body's energy resources does the brain use?
20%
______________means that living cells use nutrients to provide energy for activities
Metabolism
The human body is made up of _____% of water
Roughly 60 %
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should teens get daily?
6-8 servings
What is the macronutrient that is the body's longest lasting source of energy?
Fat
Change in mental function is one of the first signs of:
nutrient deficiency