Nutrients
Substances in food that our bodies need to stay healthy and work properly.
Nutrients
define obesity
Obesity is a condition where a person has too much body fat, which can harm their health.
on food packages or drinks that provides important information about what’s inside the food
nutrition label
What are the 6 components of health
How many categories are in the food triangle
5-6 (technically 5)
Helps build and repair muscles, tissues, and organs. Give an example
Protein (ex: steak, chicken, porkchops)
3 causes of obesity
genetics, lack of physical activity, Enviornmental factors, unhealthy diet
unit of energy
calorie
What is dairy
foods made from milk
Name the categories in the food pyramid
carbs, protein, fruit, vegetables, dairy, fat/oils
Body's main source of energy. Give an example
Carbohydrates (ex: pasta, bread, grains)
A chart that displays how much you should weigh depending on your height
BMI Chart
help your body grow and stay healthy. They are important for things like bone health and making red blood cells
Minerals
Roughly, about how many calories can you burn from jogging on a treadmill for 10 minutes?
Around 80-120 calories
What category does ice cream go in
dairy
Help your body function properly. They help with things like fighting infections and turning food into energy
Vitamins
Why do fast food places often use the colors red and yellow?
It attracts consumers. Those colors represent, warmth, comfort, etc.
Worst type of fat you can consume, artificially created, processed foods
trans fat
How old is Mr. Luzio? What sport does Mr. Luzio play? What number does Mr. Luzio wear on his jersey in sports?
25, ice hockey, 4
What category do eggs belong in?
protein
Name the 6 nutrients
Carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water, protein, fat
20%
concentrated source of energy and help absorb certain vitamins
fats
Guess that food/drink:
79 calories, 1g of fat, 2.7g of protein, 0.8g of fiber, 14.7g carbs
bread
What are the healthiest categories in the triangle to eat from and why?
Fruits and vegetables because they are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber