Physical Activity
How much exercise should you aim for each week?
15 min/day, 4x/week
How much vegetables should you try to eat every day?
Half a cup
How often should you be checking your blood sugar?
Every other day
True or False: When you are full it is okay to eat a little more.
False: Once full, stop eating
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals that help produce positive feelings. These chemicals are called
Endorphins
How much water should you try to drink every day?
At least 8 cups, but really 11.5 for women (2.7 liters)
What are 3 physical symptoms of high blood sugar?
Possible answers: increased thirst, increased appetite, fatigue, increased urination, lightheadedness, blurred vision.
Where can serving sizes be found?
On the nutrition label
Which type of exercise burn the most calories and gets your heart rate up?
Aerobic (examples: walking, swimming, elliptical, cycling)
What is an alternative for sugary beverages like soda?
Carbonated flavored water
How can you remember to check your blood sugar every other day?
Set an alarm on your phone, set your glucometer out where you can see it, write yourself notes
What is portion control?
Potion control is limiting the amount of food you eat to the right serving size.
Possible answers: walk to the store, take the stairs, do seated exercises while watching tv, go for a walk with a friend, pick up the pace while cleaning, try a workout video
What is an alternative for white bread? Why is it healthier for you?
Whole Wheat bread because white bread is bleached flour and enriched with high fructose corn sugar, while whole wheat bread is unprocessed and your body has to use energy to digest it.
Why is it important to track your blood sugar by taking it every other day and writing down the results?
So that you can see any patterns that might exist with when it is elevated and what might be causing it and so you have a written record to take with you to doctor's appointments to help you doctor make more educated decisions about your health plan
When using portion control, you must be aware of what two things?
What you eat and how much you eat
As people age, they naturally lose these two things, which regular exercise can help avoid.
Bone density and muscle mass
Name 3 diseases healthy eating helps prevent.
Obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, and several types of cancer.
Why do people overeat?
After a certain point, people do not realize that they are no longer hungry, but continue to eat.