DOCTOR
TRUE OR FALSE
These are some health problems related to underweight:
Kidney failure
Diabetes
Strokes
FALSE, THEY ARE RELATED TO OVERWEIGHT
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index
Where can we find the nutrition facts?
Food Labels
Where do we get the Energy in?
from food and drinks
What is BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate
Mention 2 health problems related to UNDERWEIGHT.
Possible answers:
Get sick easily
Have weak bones
Feel tired
Feel cold
Mention the 5 characteristics of a healthy diet.
Complete, balanced, sufficient, hygienic, and varied.
What is the serving size for these crackers?
4 crackers
Give us an example of a healthy snack.
Answers may vary.
Mention 2 unconscious functions our body does that require energy to do them (BMR).
Possible answers:
Breathing
Digestion
Sleep
Pumping blood
Growing up
What is ENERGY BALANCE?
When the energy IN equals the energy OUT.
What are the macronutrients?
Proteins, fats and carbohydrates
Calculate the amount of calories if you eat 2 servings of these crackers.
Give us an example of a breakfast including the following portions:
1 protein
1 cereal
1 vegetable
1 fruit
1 dairy
answers may vary
Mention 2 physical activities you can do to keep your energy balanced.
answers may vary.