Nutrition 1
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories
Good communication skills are most important for which type of health?
Social Health
This is how many hours of sleep a teen should get each night.
9-10 Hours.
Breads, pastas, cereals, candies, chips, sodas, and sugars are examples of which nutrient?
Carbohydrates
How does life span differ from life expectancy?
Life Span : the actual number of years a person lives.
Life Expectancy : An estimate of how long a person is likely to live.
What does the "Serving Size" on a nutrition label tell you?
The recommended amount of food for one serving.
The ability to locate, interpret, and apply information related to your health. This builds on basic facts and concepts you learn at home and in school.
Health Literacy
What are skills that enable you to stand up to pressures and influences that hinder your progress toward wellness?
Refusal Skills
The THREE nutrients that do not directly provide any energy, but are responsible for growth, development, chemical reactions in the body, and body processes
Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
What are choices and behaviors that increase a person's chance of developing a disease, an unhealthy condition, or an injury.
Behavioral Risk Factors
What are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What is a fatty substance that blocks arteries and causes heart disease?
What is a process in which you take charge of your own health and wellness by making responsible and well-informed decisions?
Health Promotion
What is Protein made up of?
Amino Acids
What is the difference between morbidity and mortality?
Morbidity : The presence of a disease, disorder, or injury that affects the health of a population
Mortality : The number of deaths caused by a disease, disorder, or injury in a population.
Around how many calories are suggested per day for an average high school student?
Around 2,000 Calories
What are the four dimensions of health and wellness?
Physical, Emotional, Social, and Intellectual
What does each letter stand for when creating SMART goals?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Action Oriented
R - Realistic
T - Timely
A relatively low-calorie food that provides vitamins, minerals, and other healthful substances.
Nutrient Dense Foods
What is defined as a person's level of satisfaction with various aspects of his or her life?
Quality of Life
How many food groups are on your MyPlate and what are they?
5 Food Groups (Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy)
What are the 5 steps of the decision-making process that can help you make smart choices about health and wellness?
1. Define the problem
2. Explore the alternatives
3. Select the best option
4. Act on your decision
5. Evaluate the decision
What is the difference between medicare and medicaid health insurance?
Medicare : Insurance made available for people 65 years of age and older. It is also available for people who are under 65 that are disabled and unable to work
Medicaid : Insurance that pays for healthcare costs of people living in poverty.
What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
Simple Carbs are quickly digested and absorbed into the bloodstream which provides a quick burst of energy. Complex carbs are digested more slowly and provide a sustain release of energy.