Bone Health
What is the name of the mineral that aids in bone strength?
Calcium
Name the GI complication that is related to dehydration and slowed gastric mobility from restricted intake.
Constipation
Are fats needed to sustain life?
Yes
Meat belongs in which food group?
Protein
All of the following EXCEPT ____ are a form of carbohydrates
Sugar
Starch
Fiber
Meat
Meat
What is the name of the vitamin that helps absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
One of the health complications that can occur from restriction is Bradycardia. What is bradycardia?
A very slow heartbeat of 50 beats per minute or less. Normal is 70-80 beats per minute. (This happens because the heart muscle is weakening and the chance of heart failure is increasing)
What percentage of your calorie intake should come from fats?
20-35%
Name 3 examples of foods high in protein.
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs
Name 3 examples of carbohydrate rich foods.
Bread, rice, pasta, fruit, beans, lentils, legumes
Name the disease that occurs from not getting enough calcium?
When laxatives are abused, name the mineral that can become depleted.
Potassium – results in muscle weakness, numbness, seizures and irregular heartbeat.
Name 3 types of dietary fat.
Unsaturated, saturated, trans; Subtypes: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated
What percentage of your calorie intake should come from protein?
15-20%
Fiber is a form of carbohydrate. What GI problem can this help relieve?
Constipation
Name 3 foods rich in Calcium.
Cheese, yogurt, milk, sardines, dark leafy greens, fortified OJ
After a person has restricted food intake for a period of time, their metabolism can go into “hyper-metabolism.” What is hypermetabolism?
When metabolism is sped up and your body uses energy inefficiently. Instead of using the energy to start rebuilding tissue and muscles, the body burns off this energy.
The following are all types of which type of fat?: Olive oil, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, sesame seed oil, avocados, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts.
Mono-unsaturated
What are the building blocks of proteins called?
Bonus: Can you name one?
Amino acids
arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
Which macronutrient most affects blood sugar regulation?
Carbohydrates
How can your doctor check bone density?
DEXAscan
It has been scientifically proven that extreme food restriction causes mood disorders. Name 3 psychological changes that can occur with restriction.
Poor concentration, social withdrawal, obsessive and ritualized eating behaviors, insatiable appetites leading to binge eating, anxiety, depression
Fats are needed to absorb certain vitamins call fat soluble vitamins. Name the fat soluble vitamins.
ADEK
Restricting protein can negatively affect your body. Name one negative way your appearance can be affected.
Brittle nails, thinning hair, skin breakdown, prolonged injuries (scars and bruises)
Which percentage of your calorie intake should come from carbohydrates?
45-65%