Nutrients
List all of the nutrients
There are SIX:
1) Carbohydrates
2) Proteins
3) Fats
4) Vitamins
5) Minerals
6) Water
The recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume each day are called
What does BMI stand for and what does it measure?
Body Mass Index--> a tool used to assess an individuals weight status
It is an indicator of excess body fat.
Define body image
Body image is a term that describes a person's thoughts and feelings about how he or she looks. Your body image doesn't describe what your body actually looks like- but how you think it looks.
A psychological illness characterized by a serious disturbance in a person's eating behavior
Eating Disorder
A protein found in wheat, rye, oats, and barley
Gluten
List five things that are on a food label
Why is America one of the most obese countries in the world?
Many, many reasons!
- Diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Portion sizes
List 3 factors that influence our body image:
-Media
-Peers
-Family
-Sports
-Culture
-Ethnicity
- Past Experiences
Congrats!
FREE POINTS
What government agency regulates medications, biological products, medical devices, and the food supply?
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
The label for a container of ice cream lists 100 calories per serving and 4 servings per containers. How many calories will you consume if you eat half of the container of ice cream?
200 calories
(100 X 2)
What are three factors that influence our weight?
Genetics
Social factors
Environment
Portion Sizes
Socioeconomic status
Culture
What is male body image?
Males feel increased pressure to conform to unrealistic body image. Men are expect to conform to muscular and fit appearances. (Six-pack abs, muscular chest, large biceps)
DOUBLE POINTS
What are the three most common eating disorders?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia
Binge-Eating
What is the difference between a marco-mineral and a trace-mineral?
Macro-mineral: minerals your body needs in quantities greater than 100 milligrams a day to maintain good health.
Trace-mineral: minerals your body needs in very small amounts- less than 100 milligrams daily- to stay healthy.
List 4 different names for sugar on a food label:
glucose, sucrose, fructose, corn syrup, dextrin, high fructose corn syrup, honey, molasses, maltose, cane sugar, brown sugar, agave
What is a fad diet?
Many people try to lose weight using fad diets. Fad diets are diets that forbid people from eating certain types of food groups and they may require the purchase of special, and often expensive, prepared meals. The goal is to lose a significant amount of weight in a short period of time.
Examples: fasting, juice cleanse, low-carb diets
What is the difference between negative body image and positive body image?
Positive Body Image: accurate perception of the shape and size of your body; appreciating and valuing your body
Negative Body Image: distorted perception of your body; body dissatisfaction; belief that your body is flawed
What are the challenges of treatment for eating disorders? (Give 2)
- High rate of relapse
- Bodies may not be able to repair the damage caused by the eating disorder
- It is a process, you can't expect instant results.
What is the difference between a fat-soluble vitamin and a water-soluble vitamin?
Fat-soluble vitamin: Vitamins that dissolve in the body's fats and are stored in the body for later use. (Vitamins A, D, E, K)
Water-soluble vitamin: Vitamins that dissolve in water, pass into the bloodstream during digestion, and are either used immediately or are removed by the kidneys during urination. (Vitamins B and C)
What is the difference between food intolerance and a food allergy?
Food intolerance: a condition in which a person cannot properly digest certain types of food. (Example: Lactose Intolerance)
Food allergy: An immune response in which the body reacts to a certain type of food as though the food were a harmful substance (Example: peanut allergy)
What are three ways that our health is affected by obesity?
-Increased risk of death, hypertension, high cholesterol, liver and gallbladder disease, many types of cancer.
-Trouble doing everyday activities.
-Type 2 diabetes
-Respiratory, sleep, and joint problems
Explain how the media influences our body image
Everyday, we are exposed to messages communicating what is considered attractive. The media tries to set the standards for men and women. They create an idealized image.
How can someone with an eating disorder get help? (Be specific!)
Family-based therapy: a type of therapy that involves parents or guardians, and sibling of patients in treatment
Individual therapy:Seeking help from a therapist who is trained to diagnose and treat people with mental illnesses and disorders.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy: A type of therapy that focuses on clarifying patients' distorted thoughts and behavior and helps patients develop more realistic body ideals.