Nutrients
What are the two types of fat?
Saturated and Unsaturated.
What are 3 things that you can find on a nutrition label?
Serving size, Calories, Daily values, Vitamins and Minerals, Ingredient list.
What does FITT stand for?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Why is stretching before exercise important?
It can avoid tight muscles and injuries.
What is sleep deprivation?
A lack of sleep.
What nutrient is the main form of energy storage?
Fats
What is our current food guide called?
MyPlate
What is one physical benefit to being physically active?
Heart & lungs get stronger, healthy cholesterol levels, stronger muscles, increased metabolic rate, more calories burned, etc.
What does RICE stand for and what is it used for?
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Used to control swelling.
How many hours of sleep are teens supposed to get?
8.5 - 9.25 hours per night.
What are 4 out of the 6 classes of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water.
How are ingredient lists organized?
In order of weight.
What is the average adult resting heart rate?
50 - 80 beats per minute.
Why can dietary supplements be dangerous?
They are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
What stage of sleep do you dream?
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.
What is the difference between sugars and starches?
Sugars are simple carbohydrates and starches are complex carbohydrates.
2.5 quarts or 8 glasses.
How can being active help those with asthma?
It can decrease the severity of asthma symptoms.
The male hormone testosterone.
Why can sleep deprivation lead to getting sick?
Deprivation decreases the body's ability to fight infection.
How many amino acids are essential and in complete proteins?
9 amino acids.
Why did we switch from the Food Guide Pyramid to MyPlate?
We cut grains down to a smaller portion and we took out "fats, oils, and sweets" as a food group.
What is the definition of a chronic disease?
A disease that develops gradually and continues over a long period of time.
How can elevation help control swelling?
Raising the injured site above heart level when possible can reduce swelling.
What is the circadian rhythm and how is it different for teens?
The circadian rhythm is the body's internal clock that controls sleeping and waking patterns. For teens, the body naturally wants to go to sleep later and wake up earlier.