Sugars/ Whole vs. Processed Foods
This type of food contains only 1 ingredient, is in its original state, and has no added chemicals (like an apple or potato).
Whole Foods
The three macronutrients our bodies need in large amounts.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
This unit of measurement tells us how much energy a food gives to our body.
Calorie
While the front of a food box is designed to sell you the product, this section on the back is regulated by law to tell you exactly what is inside.
Nutrition Facts Label
The best drink for daily hydration
Water
Found naturally in fruit and dairy, this component slows down how fast our bodies absorb natural sugars.
Fiber
Carbohydrates
Calories come into our bodies through what we _______ and ________
Eat and Drink
All calories and nutrients on the nutrition facts label are based off of 1 of these.
Serving Size
The main problem with many sports drinks.
Added sugar content
These foods are made in factories, have long lists of added preservatives and chemicals, and are designed to get us hooked.
Ultra-Processed Foods
The main job of this macronutrient is to repair and rebuild body tissues
These provide our bodies with calories but don't offer us much nutritional value
Empty Calories
The __/__ rule is a guide that tells us if the daily value of a given nutrient is high or low.
If you feel this sensation, your body is already starting to become dehydrated.
Thirsty
Unlike natural sugars that give steady energy, added sugars absorb rapidly into our bloodstream, causing our energy levels to do these two things.
Spike and Crash
These "healthy" types of fats are found in nuts, avocados, and olive oil.
Unsaturated Fats
The daily recommended calories for females your age is ________ while males is ___________
2200, 2500
Two of the nutrients you should try to LIMIT and keep under 100% Daily Value throughout the day (name any two).
Saturated/Trans Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol, or Added Sugars
If your urine is this color, it is an indication of proper hydration.
Pale Yellow Color
Ultra-processed foods are designed to target which chemical receptor in our brains to get us to eat more.
Dopamine
Carbs and Proteins contain ____calories per gram, while fats give us _______ calories per gram
4, 9
This term refers to the 60%–70% of calories your body burns constantly just keeping your organs working and systems functioning at rest.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Two of the nutrients or micronutrients listed on labels that you should strive to get AT LEAST 100% Daily Value of each day (name any two).
Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, or Potassium
Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion