Teen Staff
What is Moth's favorite snack? (hint: you can eat this with dips)
Tortilla chips or chocolate covered pretzels!
True or False: More food = more calories
False! more volume of food does not mean more calories - it always depends on what kind of food you eat.
.. what color should your pee be..
If you are properly hydrated, a very faint hint of yellow..!
Why is protein important?
General growth and development of the bones and muscles - as well as getting over sickness and injuries
Is tomato a fruit or a vegetable (or even something else..?)
Fruit..
What is Sung's favorite vegetable(s)?
Either broccoli or green beans
What is the definition of "calories?"
Calories can be defined as either:
1. Unit of energy related to heat
2. Amount of energy a person can get through food consumption
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
They turn into fat! Carbs are our main source of energy - if there is too much, then it goes oof
Why do we need sodium?
This food has the most protein in it. Every part of this food is edible and have plenty of protein and calcium!
Eggs (yes, including the shells..? don't do that though)
What is Kathy's favorite (healthy) food?
Salad Bowls
What is "Calories Deficit?"
Calories Deficit is when a person consumes less calories than what they burn. You can do this in a healthy manner by adjusting your diet to eating more "filling" but less caloric food such as sweet potatoes!
Why do we need minerals?
To keep our body organs and tissues functioning properly
What are fats needed for? (try to name at least 2-3)
Tissue-building, metabolism, immune system functions, warmth, fluid-balance, etc.
Guess Sung's weight right now (hint: I was 143 pounds in high school)
185lbs
What is Sunny's guilty pleasure?
Hot cheeto puffs or dark chocolate covered pretzels!
How much calories do men and women need on a daily basis?
2,500 for men and 2,000 for women
What's the use of Iron?
Helps to make red blood cells
What are six major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, water and vitamins
True of False: body weight indicates how in-shape you are
FALSE! Muscles tend to weigh a LOT more compared to fat with the same amount of volume - BMI also matters too! we all have different body shapes and different metabolisms
Who eats the healthiest out of the teen staff?
THE Kathy Chang
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index - person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters - often used to indicate body fat percentage
What happens when you have TOO much of calcium?
Kidney stones and indigestion (constipation heh!)
Vitamin A, B, C, and Iron: name foods that have a good amounts of at least two of the following nutrients.
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___ is considered one of the healthiest foods out there. One ___ contains your daily dose of vitamin C, it cleanses the liver, boosts your immunity and aids in weight loss
Lemons!