Nutrition/Nutrients
What is a substance found in food that keeps your body in good working order?
nutrient
Which of the following is not a health risk of eating disorders?
a.) severe dehydration c.) over-developed muscles
b.) heart problems d.) sleeping problems
c.) over-developed muscles
A dependence upon a particular substance or action is called a(n) _________________.
addiction
A lack of iron can cause a condition called?
anemia
What is a positive approach to life based on healthy attitudes and actions?
wellness
Why is milk fortified with Vitamin D before it is sold in stores? (hint: it is related to calcium)
Calcium in milk cannot be absorbed without Vitamin D
Which is not a part of a safe diet plan?
a.) food from all food groups c.) regular exercise
b.) metabolism enhancing pills d.) limiting sweets
b.) metabolism enhancing pills
A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs is called?
abstinence
What do you call vitamins that dissolve in water and easily pass out of the body as waste?
water-soluble vitamins
Who is ultimately responsible for your health?
you
What is it called when your body does not receive enough nutrients?
nutrient or nutritional deficiency
What is the term for a lack of water in the body?
dehydration
What causes more deaths each year than car accidents, suicides, and murders combined?
tobacco use
What is a food called that contains all nine essential amino acids?
What is the purpose of a fitness log?
to identify poor eating and exercise habits
Which nutrient is found in dark leafy vegetables, milk, and deep yellow & orange fruits and vegetables?
Vitamin A
Which of these affects your basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
a.) your age c.) your gender
b.) your body type & size d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
What is the likely result of illegal drug abuse?
a.) strained relationship w/family c.) decline in health
b.) increased risk taking d.) all of these
all of these
Which is not one of the six categories of nutrients?
a.) fiber c.) fats
b.) proteins d.) minerals
a.) fiber
What is the best way to protect your skin?
limit your sun exposure
wear sunscreen year-round
What is a food called that contains a lot of nutrients in relation to the number of calories?
nutrient dense
What happens when you skip meals to try to cut calories?
you overeat later
What are the benefits of abstinence?
a.) don't contract STI c.) sense of self-respect
b.) protect emotional/physical health d.) all of above
d.) all of above
Which nutrient is used to by the body to clot blood?
Vitamin K
How many minutes of aerobic exercise should you get per day?
at least 30-45 minutes