Food Labels
Where an you find the recommended serving size on a product?
On the Nutrition Facts Label.
What is one of the most famous food myths?
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away!"
What type of vitamin supplement is mainly used in winter?
Vitamin D
What are some of the main eating disorders?
Bulemia, anorexia, binge-eating
What is a negative effect on body image?
Unrealistic beauty standards. Beauty standards are always changing, and you can't expect your body to match it.
What is the importance of food labels?
Provide information about nutrition, allergens, and ingredients.
What is the most reliable source of nutritional information?
Health care professionals
What supplement might some vegetarians need?
Iron
How our bodies convert food into energy.
metabolism
Negative effect that can come from trying to fit beauty standards.
Eating disorders
What percent of your daily intake should a product have to be labeled as a "good source of calcium"?
A minimum of 15%
What can influence your eating habits?
Social media, friends, family, and doctors
Protein does what for athletes?
Build and repair muscles
Alongside exercise and healthy eating, what helps with healthy body weight?
Sleep and stress reduction
Positive Effect of social media on body image.
Uplifting videos where people embrace the fact they don't fit standards.
TRUE OR FALSE, 5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot?
TRUE
Do fad diets work?
No, fad diets don't work for every person.
What are carrots high in?
Vitamin A and beta-carotene
What is one way you can maintain healthy weight?
Balance the amount of calories you eat, with the amount your body naturally burns.
Positive effect on body image
Educational videos/articles about health/fitness
What is considered "fat free"?
0.5 grams or less
Who should you ask about nutrition advice?
Doctors and nutritionists
Do you need protein powders to build/recover muscle?
No, ypu don't need protein powders. Eating natural foods that are high in proteins helps with muscle recovery/growth
What is the difference between overweight and overfat?
Overwieght is when your weight is more than the average for your size, age and gender. Overfat is when your body's percentage of fat is higher than the average for your size, age and gender.
Opposite effects of social media on body image
Could inspire someone to improve their health
Could discourage someone who is trying to improve their health (if they see someone making progress faster than they are)