Nutrients
What is the organic substance that the body needs to help regulate and coordinate functions of the body?
Vitamins
What foods tend to be high in LDL cholesterol?
Fried foods
Bakery products
Processed meats
What substance is helpful for sweeping unwanted waste through the intestines?
Fiber
Between the three eating disorders that we discussed, which is more common?
Chronic overeating
What is the bad type of fat that tends to be deposited in the arteries?
LDL Cholesterol
Which types of food are good sources for complex carbohydrates?
Grains
Beans
Peas
Potatoes
What are some sources for complete proteins?
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and cheese
Why is long-term weight loss due to dieting so hard?
The body thinks it's starving and will start depositing more fat when the diet is over
Which monosaccharide is fuel for your body?
Glucose
What is one source of unsaturated fat?
Corn
Safflower
Cottonseed
Canola oils
What is basal metabolism?
The ability of the body to use energy (calories) at a higher rate when your body is at rest.
What are the benefits of water in the body?
Keeps bodily fluids in balance
Aids in digestion
Keeps digestion at bay
Helps maintain skin
What are the six main nutrients?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What food type has a lot of saturated fat, B-complex vitamins, and Vitamin A?
Dairy Products
What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
Water-soluble: can be excreted, have to be replaced daily
Fat-soluble: can be stored in the body
Who created the food plate? How does it show us a balanced diet?
Created by the Obama administration
Focuses on balance rather than limiting food
Proteins - builds new tissue
Carbohydrates - provide energy, breakdown proteins, protecting the body from toxins
Fats - growth and repair, maintaining body temp, cushioning, insulation, skin maintenance, hormone manufacture
Vitamins - regulate and coordinate functions of the body
Minerals - help the body form bones, teeth, and blood cells
Water - keeps bodily fluids in balance, aids in digestion, keeps digestion at bay, helps maintain skin
Whole grain products have what two nutrients?
Carbohydrates and Vitamin E
What are five keys to keeping a good food journal?
Be honest
Be as exact as possible
Make no dietary changes at the beginning
Write down when you eat
Be accountable to someone
What are the ten recommendations we discussed for good nutrition?
Eat a variety of foods
Maintain ideal weight
Use exercise to keep your metabolism high
Increase dietary fiber
Eat less sugar
Eat less sodium
Eat less fat
Avoid excessive alcohol and smoking
Drink Plenty of water
Avoid eating while under stress