Nutrient Your Body Needs
This can not be digested not broken down
Fiber
What percentage of the body is made of water?
75-80%
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What is body image?
They way you see your body
What builds on the teeth when not brushed?
Plaque
Name the 3 Fats
Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fatty acid
What is appetite?
The psychological desire for food
Underweight means
weighing less than the appropriate weight for gender, height, age, body frame, and growth pattern
What is binge eating?
When person repeatedly eats to much food at one time
Where do you find food labels?
Back or side of a package
How many different nutrients are there?
more than 40
What is sodium?
Salt
How can you eat healthy to manage your weight?
Eat a variety of healthy food but reduce the proton size
Describe Bulimia
When a person eats large amounts and then purges
What the first thing you do before preparing food?
Wash your hands
Carbohydrates are used for what?
Energy
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains, Proteins, Veggies, Dairy, Fruits
Overweight puts a strain on what organ?
Heart
Describe Anorexia
When a person fears gaining weight and eats very little
How much exercise should you get per day?
30 to 60 minutes
Name the 6 classes of nutrients
Protein, Vitamins, Mineral, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water
What are some influences on our food choices?
Family and friends, Cultural background, convenience, Media, Economics, Geography
Veegies
What type of help does a person with an eating disorder need?
Professional
Name 2 Types of Cholesterols?
HDL and LDL