Misc.
Define Nutrition
the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism
Why is Protein important?
For muscle growth, development and repair, neurotransmitters
The percent of your body weight that is water
50-75%
Vitamin B-12 is found here
Dairy, meats, nutritional yeast
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
Name 2 benefits of vitamin C
Skin health
Wound healing
When do protein needs increase?
As you age, during times of illness/disease, trauma/burns
why do we need sodium?
Keeps body fluids in balance and helps control muscle movement
This type of fat is most dangerous to have an excessive amount of
Trans fat
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fibre?
Constipation
How much protein does a moderately active male, weighing 100 kg (220 lbs) need daily?
1.2-1.5 g/kg body weight
She is not sweating much and lives in a climate of normal humidity
80 oz/day
What is body fat important?
Hormonal balance
Protects against cold
Energy for muscles
Cushioning of internal organs
Which of these foods contain less than 0.5 g carbs:
1 c Fried onions
1 c Milk
1/4 c nuts
6 breaded chicken nuggets
1 slice cheese
cheese
What’s the function of Iron?
Transports oxygen through the body
Protein are made up of.....
amino acids
What is another way to tell if you are hydrated
Color of urine. Should be a pale yellow
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body.
List 3 minerals
Calcium, Iron and Sodium
What happens if you don't eat any protein? Name three symptoms
swelling, stunted growth, a weakened immune system, skin and hair changes, and bone and muscle loss.
What happens if you drink too much water? name 3 symptoms
water toxicity, nausea, headache, to unconsciousness and coma.
There is no set amount of water that causes water intoxication. The kidneys can process about one liter of fluid per hour, so any amount above that over several hours can be risky. Among healthy people, endurance athletes tend to be at greatest risk for overhydrating.
Name the two types of essential fatty acids?
Omega-3, Omega-6
How many carbs does the brain need?
130 g per day