Weight
Macronutrient
Diet
Micronutrients
100

This theory is one of your body’s mechanisms that helps you maintain an appropriate weight for your body

set point theory

100

This is the preferred source of energy for the body, it fuels every cell especially in muscle tissue and the brain

glucose (sugar)

100

This number is the percentage of diets that fail and is based on scientific studies.

95-98%

100

There are 2 different types of this micronutrient one is found in animal sources and one is found in plant sources

Vitamin D or Vitamin K

200

This is measurement of a person’s weight compared to their height; although it is used as a weight assessment, it is not always accurate in categorizing a person’s health

BMI

200

Without this macronutrient, you would be unable to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.

fat

200

This person is a qualified health professional who can provide dietary advice and can interpret science-based research

Dietitian
200

Eating a vegan diet can lead to a deficiency in this water-soluble vitamin

B-12

300

This bodily process plays a major role in determining a person’s set point OR usual body weight range of about 10 pounds

Metabolism
300

This macronutrient is known as the building block for muscle tissue, our immune system, and other tissue in our bodies

protein

300

This is a diet disguised as a “lifestyle change,” “new year’s resolution,” or “clean eating” style.

Healthism

300

These vitamins work with calcium to help build strong bones

Vitamin D

400

This is a calculation of a body weight based on someone’s height, but may not be accurate in estimating an appropriate body weight for an individual

ideal body weight

400

A diet low in this macronutrient can disrupt hormone balance in both men and women and can negatively impact bone growth and muscle building

fat

400

This is not a diet; it describes normal eating based on your hunger and fullness cues and food preferences that focuses on building trust and respect with your body

intuitive eating

400

By doing this, you can incorporate enough micronutrients to meet your needs

Eat a wide variety of foods!

500

This modern movement focuses on the scientific research that people can live healthy regardless of their body weight, shape, or size

Health at Every Size (HAES)

500

500 – A diet low in this macronutrient is low in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and causes dehydration

carbohydrates

500

This is the percentage of extreme dieters who develop an eating disorder which is a severe psychological disorder that can have serious consequences

35%

500

By doing this, you can increase how many vitamins and minerals you absorb into your body

Eating enough!