Calories
How many calories do we need to meet our energy needs?
2,000
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
What is digestion?
the breaking down foods into compounds the gastrointestinal tract can absorb and the body can use
Neutral energy balance
If you consume the same amount of calories as you burn
What is body image
The mental representation a person holds about
her or his body is influenced by cultural models and consists of perceptions, images, thoughts, attitudes, and emotions about the body
How many calories are in 1 gram of carbs
4
What percentage of carbohydrates should we have each day?
45-65%
What source does saturated fats come from?
Animals
Negative energy balance
If you consume less calories than you are burning
What is anorexia
An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to maintain body weight at a minimally healthy level and an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat; self-starvation
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4
What percentage of proteins should we have each day?
10-35%
What source does unsaturated fats come from?
Animals
What is a positive energy balance
Intake is higher than output; extra energy is stored as fat or used for growth.
What is bulimia
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating and then purging to prevent weight gain
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
9
What percentage of fats should we have each day?
20-35%
What is fiber
an UNDIGESIBLE carbohydrate
What is binge eating disorder
An eating disorder characterized by repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time; episodes are marked by feelings of lack of control
How many calories are in 1 gram of alcohol?
7
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, mineral, and water
What are trans fats?
a type of unsaturated dietary fat made artificially by turning liquid oils into solid fats through hydrogenation
What is resting metabolic rate
The energy required (in calories) to maintain vital body functions while the body is at rest
What are other specified eating disorders known as?
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)