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Weighty Topics
Meal Time
100
While not technically zero calorie, this label is for a product with less than 5 calories per serving
What is calorie free
100
This beverage is featured in national campaigns and provides almost a quarter of your daily calcium recommendations.
What is milk
100
Scientific term for body fat
What is Adipose Tissue
100
A term for popular diets that promise rapid weight loss, little effort, and big results in a short amount of time. Often a popular and quick-fix approach to weight loss.
What is Fad Diets
100
Research shows that breaking an overnight fast with a balanced meal, also known as ______, can improve behavior, school performance, and a healthy weight.
What is breakfast
200
Look for this product claim on bread or other whole-grain products with 5 grams or more of fiber per serving
What is high fiber
200
These beverages are ideal for athletes exercising for longer than 1 hour to replenish fluids, supply calories, and replace sodium and potassium loss.
What is sports drinks
200
These are known as the "building blocks of protein" and are classified in groups based on the body's ability to produce them.
What is Amino Acids
200
Eating for reasons other than physical hunger, such as stress, boredom, anger, loneliness, ect.
What is emotional eating
200
These fresh foods are also known as nature's perfect snack: high in fiber, water, and nutrients. Eat at least five servings of these a day for disease prevention.
What are fruits and vegetables
300
This claim let's you know that no sugar was added during the processing or packaging, including ingredients that contain sugar as juice or dry fruit
What is No added sugars or without added sugars
300
This beverage is the main source of caffeine in the United States, although caffeine content varies depending on the amount, brewing method, and type.
What is Coffee
300
This is a measure of body weight in relation to height, which is considered a reasonable indicator of total body fat.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)
300
Distorted eating habits, often related to emotional and psychological issues, which effect up to 24 million Americans.
What are eating disorders
300
This icon replaced the USDA's food guide pyramid and uses a dinner plate to promote healthy eating from all five food groups. When eating meals, aim for the 1/2-1/4-1/4 challenge by filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with grains (mostly whole grains) and a quarter with lean protein.
What is MyPlate
400
While not technically true, this claim is used for any product with less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving
What is sugar-free
400
Most contain caffeine and a proprietary blend that can include taurine, guarana, ginseng, B vitamins, and carnitine, however research does not support the claims for most of these additives.
What is energy drinks
400
Live bacteria that may promote health by improving the balance of "good" bacteria in the intestines
What are probiotics
400
Often the outcome of quick-fix diets, weight loss gimmicks, and risky dieting strategies in which weight shifts upwards and downwards repeatedly
What is weight cycling or yo-yo dieting
400
Also known as "mini-meals," this term refers to eating 5-6 small meals throughout a day. This can be a healthy eating technique that promotes stable blood sugar, consistent energy levels, and may even lower cholesterol.
What is grazing (also known as snacking)
500
This claim is used for products with at least 25% less sodium per serving
What is reduced or less sodium
500
This depressant can dull various brain centers, reducing concentration, coordination, and response time. As a diuretic, it can cause thirst and dehydration as a side effect.
What is Alcohol
500
A term for the energy your body burns on "idle" or what you need to stay alive. Also described as the energy level that keeps involuntary body processes functioning (heartbeat, lungs, ect)
What is Basal Metabolic Rate or Basal Metabolism *Interesting fact: BMR represents about 60% energy needs (the rest is based on your level of activity)
500
Uncontrollable, compulsive eating of large amounts of food in a short amount of time, which was recently recognized by DSM-V as an eating disorder.
What is Binge Eating Disorder *Effects 2% of the population, many overweight or obese
500
As the opposite of fast-food, this recent movement in eating encourages taking time to enjoy food and food traditions in a busy life. By eating at a relaxed pace, you can enjoy the food, flavor, and company at a mealtime.
What is the slow food movement
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