Calories
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy that our body uses as fuel.
Name the 2 types of micronutrients.
Vitamins and minerals.
Name 2 healthy fat examples.
Potential Answers: Avocados, cheese, nuts, salmon, olive oil.
Name 3 different proteins.
Potential Answers: Meat, chicken, beans, nuts, fish, lentil, tofu, etc
Name the 2 types of calories you can get out of foods.
Nutrient-dense and empty.
What happens when you intake as many calories as you expel?
Weight stays the same.
Why is water considered a macronutrient? name 2 things you can consume other than water itself that you can get it from.
Need it in large amounts and fruits and soups.
Why do portion sizes matter?
Balance, avoid overeating, makes room for all food groups.
Name 3 things our body uses energy for?
Basic functions, daily activities and exercise.
Name the 4 types of macronutrients.
Carbs, fats, proteins and water.
Explain the differences between macro and micro nutrients.
Amounts and yes/no calories.
Name 4 things vegetables can do for your body.
Potential Answers: Provides vitamins and minerals, good for eyes, good for healthy skin, healthy digestion, supports immune system.
Explain how the body processes simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.
Digested quickly and feel hungry fast again vs digested slowly and feel fuller longer.
What is the average calorie amount for the average active boy teenager?
3200.
Give me one example of something you can consume for iron, calcium and potassium.
Potential Answers: Red meat, spinach, beans/milk, yogurt, leafy greens/bananas, potatoes, beans.
What do carbs do?
Provides body with energy, breaks down glucose to fuel cells, tissue and organs.