Artificial sweetener, chocolate, processed foods, spicy food, raw fruit and veggies, greasy/fried food, coffee, and acidic foods are the worst foods to digest.
100
What is the effect sugar has on your body?
Over time, a diet high in fructose could lead to globules of fat building up around your liver, a precursor to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
100
What is a healthy body mass index?
below 30
200
What amount of vegetables are needed daily?
2 ½ - 3 cups
200
What is needed to provide the body with energy?
Calories
200
What is does having a diet high in fiber and rich in whole grain do?
a diet that is high in fiber and rich in whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits can improve your digestive health.
200
What does food do in our bodies?
Nutrients are absorbed and help produce energy
200
What is the enzyme in saliva that helps digest?
Starch
300
What amount of grains are needed daily?
3-4 oz.
300
What is 30% or less of your calories consumed daily?
Fat
300
What does poor eating habits do?
eating too quickly or skipping meals, can also be part of the problem of bad digestion
300
What can over eating fast food do to your body?
Over eating can lead to obesity and a range of attendant health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and arthritis
300
What is the amount of saliva produced in a lifetime?
On average 10,000 gallons
400
What amount of proteins are needed daily?
5 oz. for girls and 6 ½ for boys
400
What is an essential nutrient for a healthy fluid balance, nerve impulse function, muscle function, and cardiac function?
Potassium
400
What is the digestive system?
The digestive system contains a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.
400
What are the most unhealthy foods that lurk in your refrigerator?
Mayonaise, alcohol, sodas or other sweet drinks
400
What is the life span of a tastebud?
Ten days
500
What amount of dairy is needed daily?
3 cups
500
What is required for regulation of the body’s metabolism?
vitamins and minerals
500
What is a simple thing to help digestion?
Chewing your food completly. When a meal is not well chewed, the food fragments are too big. Since the digestive enzymes can only work on the surface of the food fragments, inadequate chewing results in incomplete digestion.
500
What are the five best foods for your body?
Green beans, salmon, blueberries, watermelon, and tomatoes
500
What is the amount of time you would have left to live if your liver stopped working?