Nutrition1
Size your plate should be
What is 9 inches?
The minimum number of minutes of exercise you need each week
What is 150 minutes (2.5 hours)?
The lab value that measures how much sugar has been in your blood the past 2-3 months
What is hemoglobin A1c?
The name of a complex carbohydrate that cannot be digested
What is fiber?
The first place in the body that digestion occurs
What is the mouth?
Amount of carbs in one glass of regular milk
What is 12-15 grams?
Exercise helps make this blood sugar lowering hormone work more effectively
What is insulin?
DPP goal weight loss percentage
What is 7%?
The recommended intake of fiber per day for men and women
What is 38 grams of fiber/day for men and 25 grams of fiber/day for women?
Frequently the object of ridicule, this Olympic distance sport requires competitors to keep at least one foot on the ground at all time
What is speed walking?
The DASH diet is rich in grain products and fruits and is designed, as per the acronym "DASH," to treat this condition
What is hypertension?
Swimming, biking, hiking, walking, and tennis are all examples of this type of exercise
What is cardio/aerobic exercise?
A1c range for prediabetes
What is 5.7-6.4%?
Naturally occurring chemicals found in food that slow down the process of cell and tissue damage
What are antioxidants?
The primary hormone regulating the sleep-wake cycle
What is melatonin?
Carbohydrates are broken down into what 3 components
What is sugar, starch, and fiber?
A great workout can make you feel great physically and mentally, in part because of what “feel good” hormones that get released by your nervous system?
What are endorphins?
The American Diabetes Association recommends screening for prediabetes and diabetes begin at this age for all Americans.
What is 35 years old?
The reason orange foods like carrots and sweet potatoes may be good for vision and eye health is that they are high in this compound, which is converted by the body into Vitamin A retinol
What is beta-carotene?
The primary hormone(s) released during the "fight or flight" response
What is epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and/or cortisol?
You need to be in a calorie deficit of what amount to lose 1 lb of weight per week
What is 3,500 calories (500 calories/day)?
This type of exercise improves muscle mass, balance, flexibility, and range of motion
What is resistance training?
List 3 risk factors for diabetes
What is:
This red fruit contains cyanidin, an antioxidant that protects the body from cancer cells
What are cherries?
These are geographic areas where people have a high life expectancy and low rates of chronic diseases. These areas, often referred to as "longevity hotspots," have been identified as having unique lifestyle factors that contribute to longer, healthier lives. The term was coined by Dan Buettner.
What are Blue Zones?