Nutrition

General Nutrition

100

The organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance

What is the definition of nutrition?

200

It is a measure of energy expenditure.

What is a calorie?

300

carbohydrates, fats, proteins minerals, vitamins, water

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

400

To get all the nutrients you need you should choose items in varying proportions from all categories of this

What is my plate?

500

What are the 5 categories of My Plate?

What are: Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Protein, and Grains?

Chronic Diseases

100

Eating more calories than their body utilizes causes the storage of excess fat and can have this health risk

What is being overweight or obese?

200

A high sodium intake is associated with one of the following health problems. A) arthritis B) kidney disease C) high blood pressure

What is high blood pressure?

300

Too much consumption of saturated fats (mostly animal source foods) and trans fats (found in cakes, cookies, crackers, margarine) can increase blood cholesterol levels leading to what serious illness?

What is atherosclerosis?-- risk of stroke or heart attack

400

This disease has been known to be linked to obesity, High blood pressure and high consumption of saturated/trans fats. It is the inability for the body to break down the glucose into the cells and it remains in teh bloodstreem. Too much glucose can lead to serious health problems ure

What is type II diabetes?

500

Milk, low fat cheeses, yogurts and calcium supplements can prevent this debilitating disease which results in brittle bones

What is osteoporosis?

Potpourri

100

Most likely to add too much sugar to her coffee

Who is Isairick?

200

The athlete who has won the most Olympic medals. 

Who is Michael Phelps?

300

The first Iphone was released in this year.

What is 2007?

400

The number of US States that begin with the letter A.

What are Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, and Arizona?

500

Samuela calls him #1 but we all know he takes #2 in the dark. 

Who is Saul?

Health Management

100

TRUE or FALSE Fiber, which is indigestible carbohydrate, is beneficial for good health.

What is true? Fiber helps prevent constipation, colon cancer, helps regulate blood sugar, and is known to help keep cholesterol down and weight under control.

200

cutting down on total calories increasing exercise and mobility eating smaller portions limiting simple sugars and saturated fats

what are some ways to help lose weight?

300

The more you do this each day, the more calories you may consume

What is exercise?

400

This is True or False: It doesn't matter where you get your calories from as long as you don't go above your daily recommended amount

What is False? Most calories should be rich of complex carbohydrates and rich of vitamins/minerals such as fruits/vegtables and limited in calories from alcohol, fats, oils, simple sugars

500

This item is often added to foods for flavor. It adds calories, but few or no essential nutrients and no dietary fiber. Limit consumption for healthy

What is added sugars?

Nutrients

100

Carbohydrates are fuel nutrients and come from these two types of foods.

What are Sugars and Starches?

200

This nutrient is responsible for: 1. Keeping the body temperature normal. 2. Lubricating and cushions your joints. 3. Protecting your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues. 4. Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements Water

What is Water?

300

This type of fat stays in liquid form and is healthier than the other type of fat that hardens at room

What is Unsaturated fat?

400

Potassium, Calcium, Sodium and Magnesium are kinds of electrolytes, also called

What are minerals?

500

This nutrient is good for healing wounds and strengthening hair and teeth

What is Protein?