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Diet and Conditions
Food Groups
Exercise
Nutrition 101
100

In this condition, blood sugar levels are controlled with lifestyle changes and/or insulin.

Diabetes

100

it is recommended to limit this mineral from your diet if you have high blood pressure 

Sodium

100

This group includes bread, rice, and pasta products and provides you with a quick source of energy.

Grains 

100

These exercises increase your flexibility and decrease your risk for injury

Stretching exercises 

100

This beverage provides zero calories and is the best way to stay hydrated

water

200

Doing relaxation exercises can help you manage this risk factor for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Stress

200

This type of blood cholesterol is considered healthy, whereas LDL cholesterol is considered "bad" or "lousy". 

HDL

200

This food group will help to improve bone health and decrease the risk for osteoporosis

Dairy

200

This is the minimum weekly recommendation for aerobic exercise, in minutes.

150

200

This icon, which replaced the old Food Guide Pyramid, encourages consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal times.

What is "My Plate" 

300

The ingredient list on this appears in descending order by weight 

Food Label 

300

This is found in fruit, vegetables, and grains, and can help reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes

Fiber

300

These two food groups are a good source of fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and are lower in calories.

Fruits and Vegetables. 

300

This term is used to describe the group of muscles that comprise your abdominals, back and hips.

What is your Core

300

This is the calorie deficit that would be needed to lose one pound of body weight

3500 calories

400

A measure of body fat based on height and weight 

BMI (Body mass index)

400

This type of fat is produced by a process call hydrogenation and is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

Trans-Fat

400

This food group is made up of amino acids and is considered the building blocks of muscle.

Protein

400

The purpose of this exercise is to increase the tone, endurance and size of the muscle.

strength training 

400

This tool will help you rate your appetite level using a scale from 0 to 10

The Hunger Scale 

500

creating a daily to do list is an example of this technique people often use to increase productivity and to prioritize their work responsibilities. 

Time Management 

500

In this condition, plaque hardens and obstructs the blood supply to the arteries of important organs such as the heart and the brain.

Atherosclerosis

500

This nutrient will keep you full longer and helps with the absorption of certain vitamins

Dietary Fiber

500

This style of exercise combines strength training, flexibility, and aerobic exercises on different days of the week to work various muscle groups.

Cross Training 

500

Some techniques to this style of eating include: plating your food, eating at the table, and avoiding outside interruptions while eating.

What is Mindful Eating