Body
What is Basal Metabolic Rate? (BMR)
the rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest.
What is appetite?
a desire for food that is based on emotional and other factors rather than nutritional need.
What are Daily Values?
recommendations that specify the amounts of certain nutrients that the average person should obtain each day.
refers specifically to adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher.
What are Food Allergies?
response by your immune system to the proteins in certain foods
What is Body Composition?
a measure of how much body fat you have, as compared to muscle and bone
Foods you choose are...
Personal preference, Cultural background, Time and convenience, Friends, The media.
What are Open dates?
are dates given to you and an idea of how long the food will be fresh and safe to eat.
What is Under weight?
term used for a person who is lighter than the standard for the person's height. Problems: heart irregularities, trouble regulating body temperature
What is a vegetarian?
eat no food from animal sources
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
a ratio of your weight to your height
Evaluating foods choices includes...
Nutrition facts, Nutrient health claims, Daily values, Freshness dates
What is FDA?
United States Food and Drug Administration
What is weight?
is determined by various factors, including heredity, level of physical activity, and body composition.
What is Food Intolerance?
an inability to digest a particular food or food additive
Why do we eat?
nutritional needs, satisfy appetite, and supply body with energy
What is Enriched?
lost nutrients that have been restored
What are Sell-By dates?
tells you the last date the product can be sold
term used for a person who is heavier than the standard for the person's height.
What is the Fad Diet?
popular diet that may help a person lose or gain weight but without proper regard for nutrition and other health issues.
What is hunger?
the feeling of physical discomfort that is caused by your body’s need for nutrients
What is Fortified?
nutrients that have been added.
What is the Best-If-Used-By-Date (Best-By)
tells you how long the product will be at peak quality
What is Carbohydrate loading?
the practice of greatly increasing the carbohydrates intake and decreasing exercise on the days immediately before a competition.
What 3 things are Sensible to weight loss?
Recognize eating patterns, Plan helpful Strategies, Exercise