Healthy diet: fruits & veggies, whole grains
What is the difference between whole grains and refined grains?
Whole grains still have the bran, which provides a lot of fiber, so they help control blood sugar.
Which organ secretes insulin?
The pancreas
Which parts of the body does protein help us build and repair?
Every part of the human body contains protein.
What is the health problem with eating fatty cuts of beef, pork or lamb?
All three contain a lot of saturated fat, which is bad for the cardiovascular system.
What is insulin?
A hormone which helps convert food into energy and regulates blood sugar.
What needs to be included in a healthy breakfast?
Protein, whole grains, fruit or vegetables, and healthy fats.
What is gestational diabetes?
A condition that develops in some pregnant women.
Which commonly consumed food/drinks give Americans the largest proportion of added sugar in their diet?
Soda/energy/sports drinks
What are the most important sections to notice on a food label? (100 pts ea)
The serving size, the added sugars, the protein per serving, and the vitamins.
What is diabetes?
A disease where the body can’t produce or respond to insulin normally. This results in too much glucose (sugar) in the blood and urine.
What are some vitamins that eating fruits provide?
Vitamin C*, potassium, folate
What do we call the quality of being thankful or readiness to show appreciation to others and to return kindness?
Gratitude
Why does consuming too much added sugar in drinks contribute to weight gain?
It tricks your body into turning off its appetite-control system because liquid calories are not as satisfying as calories from solid foods.
What can a person do to improve or even reverse insulin resistance?
Exercise and eat a good diet, including whole fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
In which type of diabetes does the body produce no insulin at all? Extra 100 points for saying WHY
Type I diabetes
How many daily cups of vegetables is recommended for kids ages 14-18? Tell me by gender.
Girls: 2.5-3 cups/day
Boys: 2.5-4 cups/day
What could you eat instead of traditional "breakfast food"?
Leftovers, soup, and burritos make a healthy breakfast, too
Which factors under your control can reduce the risk of developing dementia?
Getting enough exercise and sleep and addressing things like hearing loss and hypertension.
What do the Mediterranean and MIND diets emphasize?
Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats.
What does it mean to be "insulin resistant"?
The body does not respond to insulin after meals as effectively as it should, so blood sugar stays high.
Why is potassium important in the diet? Name four foods that have lots of potassium.
Diets rich in potassium may help maintain healthy blood pressure. Veggies with lots of potassium include sweet potatoes, white potatoes, tomatoes (in any form), soybeans, beet greens, lima beans, spinach, lentils, kidney bean. Fruits include bananas, apricots, cantaloupe, kiwi, and oranges.
Which are the “shortfall” nutrients Americans need to eat more of?
Calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and fiber
Which vitamins do whole grains contain and what do they do?
B vitamins. They affect mood positively by forming serotonin.
Why is eating a healthy breakfast especially important for school-age children and teens?
Eating breakfast improves short-term memory and leads to improved school performance for kids.
About what percent of the population in the U.S. has diabetes?
11%