Eating Disorders
Vitamins and Minerals
BMI
Vocabulary
Extra
100
Eating disorders typically affect what group the most?
- Young girls (Early teens to mid-twenties)
100
Vitamins are inorganic (not carbon) compounds needed for normal function, growth and maintenance (T or F)
F (they ARE organic)
100
BMI is not controversial, T or F
False
100
Nutrient Dense:
Nutrient-dense foods are foods that provide a high amount of essential nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein) for a relatively low number of calories. They are considered to be a healthy and nutritious choice as they help individuals meet their nutritional needs while consuming fewer calories.
100
What should consist of a “healthy diet?"
- Eating when you're hungry, stopping when you are full
- Eating nutrient dense foods instead of calorie dense foods
- Eating a colorful diet (MyPlate)
200
Explain the correlation between over-exercising and eating-disorders
...
200
What kinds of foods provide substantial vitamin C?
High in citrus fruits - orange, lemon, grapefruit
Also could be: tomatoes, strawberry, kiwi
200
Knowledgeable doctors and scientists use BMI for population trends only, T or F
True
200
MyPlate is...
a food icon that serves as a powerful reminder to make healthy food choices and to build a healthy plate at meal times
200
Explain why obesity in the U.S. is on the rise. (Give 2 reasons)
- Sedentary behavior
- More fast-food
- Not a good balance of diet and exercise
300
Give three of the influences that we talked about for eating patterns
Family, television, print media, friends, music, Internet, and our environment influence eating patterns
300
What vitamin deficiency is associated with having Rickets?
Vitamin D
300
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
300
Dietary Guidelines are...
a set of suggestions designed to help people develop healthy eating habits and increase physical activity levels
300
Give a suggestion for how to eat healthier when going out to eat
- Ask for a to-go box and portion out your meal
- Order from the kids menu to avoid larger portions
- Look at the calories on the menu (if they have it)
- MyPlate recommendations
400
Controlling our weight is not a fad; it needs to become a ______.
lifestyle.
400
What mineral shows up with the highest percentage in your body and explain why.
Calcium; your bones
400
How many BMI categories are there (number) and what are they (list them)
6; Starvation, Underweight, Normal, Overweight, Obese, Morbidly Obese
400
Binge Eating is...
an eating disorder in which a person has difficulty controlling how much food he/she eats; usually keeps it hidden from others
400
Explain calorie intake versus calorie expenditure
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500
What are 2 consequences of anorexia?
Low blood pressure, slow or irregular heartbeats, feeling tired, weak, dizzy, or faint, constipation and bloating, irregular periods, weak bones, delayed puberty and slow growth
500
What does the chemical compound NaCl stand for (give the chemical names and the name for how we use it in our food)
Sodium Chloride; Salt
500
What is the equation for BMI
500
A Fad Diet is...
a diet that promises quick weight loss with little effort (usually not very healthy;some can be dangerous to your health)
500
How tall is the life-sized version of Barbie?
7'3''