Nutrition Brief Recap

Nutrition

100

How is weight loss/gain determined?

What is Calories In vs. Calories Out

200

What government site provides additional information about nutrition?

What is MyPlate.gov

300

How many food groups exist, according to MyPlate.gov?

What is 5

400

What are some benefits of proper nutrition? (2 of 3)

-Providing energy to function

-Builds a healthy lifestyle

-Proper recovery after exercise

500

What is the difference between Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Total Metabolic Rate (TMR)?

What is "What you need to survive (BMR) vs what you need to function through the day (TMR)"

Carbohydrates

100

How many Calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrate?

What is 4 Calories

200

What is the chemical formula for a single sugar molecule?

What is C₆H₁₂O₆

300

What are some examples of Simple Carbs? (2 of 4)

-White Rice

-White Pasta

-Candy

-Refined Cereal

400

According to MyPlate.gov, what percent of daily Calories should be consumed via carbohydrates?

What is 45%-65% of Calories

500

What types of carbs should be eaten before exercise and how long before should they be eaten?

What are simple carbs 30 minutes to 1 hour before exercise

Proteins

100

What are proteins made out of?

What are amino acids

200

What is the main function of protein/amino acids?

What is be the building blocks of muscles/organs

300

What are some examples of protein that aren't meats? (3 of 4)

-Dairy

-Eggs

-Nuts

-Seeds

400

How many grams of protein should be consumed at every meal? (Range)

What is 20-30 grams of protein per meal

500

How many grams of protein per day would one have to consume if they are an active individual and weigh 80 kilograms? (Range)

What is 96-136 grams of protein

Fats

100

Do fats dissolve in water?

What is No

200

What kind of fats are solid at room temperature?

What are saturated fats

300

What are 2 of the 3 main functions of fats/lipids?

-Provide energy

-Absorb vitamins/minerals

-Assist in the production of hormones

400

What type of fatty acids are found in fish oils and soy products?

What are Omega-3 fatty acids

500

Why are Low-Density Lipids (LDLs) considered unhealthy/bad?

What is LDLs lead to the buildup of plaque on the walls of blood vessels

Micronutrients/Supplements

100

Why are micronutrients considered so?

What is Our body require a smaller amount 

200

Vitamins are either _____-soluble or _____-soluble

What are fat/water soluble

300

These are trace metals in our bodies

What are minerals

400

What should the pre- and post-workout snacks be comprised of?

What are simple carbohydrates and a lean protein

500

These are the types of protein powders and creatine powder available (4 of 5 protein, both creatine)

-Whey

-Casein

-Pea

-Soy

-Animal

-Micronized and Monohydrate