Water cushions and lubricates the brain and joints, transports nutrients and carries waste away, regulate body temperature.
100
What is metabolism?
A chemical reactions that occurs to help maintain the living state of your cells and organisms
100
What is the difference between organic and inorganic food sources?
Organic products are products that have no chemicals or pesticides added.
Inorganic products are products with added preservatives and pesticides.
100
The amount of serving of fruits and vegetables a 15 year old girl needs per day
What is 7 servings
200
What is thirst
Thirst is triggered by the decrease of water inside cells. Cells called osmoreceptors detect the loss of water in cells and trigger thirst.
200
What is metabolic rate?
The rate at which our body burn calories
200
What are vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
Minerals are solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
200
The name for vitamins and minerals required in small amounts.
What is micronutrients
300
Dark urine colour
Dry mouth
sleepiness
headache
dizziness
thirst
What are signs and symptoms of dehydration
300
Energy input minus energy output is equal to what?
What is the energy balance equation
300
What is the difference between water soluble and fat soluble?
The fat soluble vitamins are soluble in lipids (fats).
-water solubilized" form of a vitamin (such as vitamin E) that is naturally a fat soluble vitamin.
300
Nutrients that provide energy and that the body needs in large amounts
What is macronutrients
400
What does dehydration do to an athlete?
Dehydration causes a loss in the performance of an athlete.
400
What nutrient
-Helps to maintain bowel health
-Lowers risk of developing hemorrhoids
-Prevents diseases in the colon
-Lowers cholesterol
-Helps control blood sugar levels
Fibre.
400
What is the importance of vitamins?
Vitamins allow your body to grow and develop. They also play important roles in bodily functions such as metabolism, immunity and digestion.
400
The percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in human bodies
What is body compostion
500
How do you stop dehydration from happening.
To fight dehydration drink small amounts of water regularly. And try and minimise sweat loss through cooling one’s self off.
500
According to Health Canada, how much physical activity should the average youth (12-17) participate in every day?
One hour
500
What is shown in food labels?
The amount of saturated and trans fats that are in a food are shown below total fat on the nutrition facts label. Less than 10% of calories should come from saturated fats and try to keep trans fats as low as possible.
500
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?