Gut Health
What form of carbohydrate helps keep our GI system regular?
Fiber
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins
What happens to metabolic rate after a long period of restrictive eating?
Decreases/slows down
What fruit is commonly mistaken for a vegetable?
Tomato
What dietary substance is needed to help us digest soluble fiber?
Water
Which mineral is essential for blood production?
Iron
Which macronutrient is our main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Restricting calorie intake leads to the breakdown of _____ within the body
Muscle tissue
Pumpkin is a part of which food group?
Fruit, because it has seeds
Which 2 common mental health disorders are strongly linked to GI distress?
Anxiety and Depression
Name 3 food products that provide us with iron.
Meat, seafood, beans, nuts, leafy greens, and fortified grains
Which type of macronutrient is cholesterol?
Fat/lipid
20% or 1/5th
How many servings of grains are recommended per day on average?
~6 servings
What type of "good" bacteria is believed to support gut health?
Probiotics
Name 4 minerals that affect muscle movement.
Calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium
What are 4 functions of protein in the body?
Muscle building, muscle/tissue repair, hair/nail growth, immune function, creating enzymes/hormones/antibodies, energy, nutrient transport
Name 3 psychological changes that can occur with under-eating
Poor concentration, social withdrawal/isolation, obsessive and ritualized eating behaviors, insatiable appetite leading to binge eating, anxiety, depression
How many varieties of apples are there? (HINT: if you tried a new kind every day, it would take you over 20 years to try them all)
~7300-7500 varieties
What is the name of the condition where the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine slows down?
Gastroparesis
Name 8 water-soluble vitamins
B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate/folic acid), B12 (cobalamin), C
Name 5 foods other than meat or fish that provide us with protein
Eggs, dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.), beans, nuts, and whole grains
What physical issues can occur if someone overhydrates/hydro-loads? (provide 4)
Electrolyte imbalances, confusion/drowsiness/inattentiveness, muscle cramps, poor coordination, rapid breathing, weakness, fluid in lungs, swelling in brain, vomiting, death
Drinking water is often fortified with which mineral?
Fluoride