CHOOSE MY PLATE
How much of your plate should be Vegetables?
30-50%
True or False: Protein makes you bulky.
FALSE!
What is BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate: The amount of calories your body burns while at rest.
What is body composition?
What your body is made of (blood, cardiovascular system, organs, skin, brain, bones and fat)
What is the recommended amount of fruit you should eat a day?
2 cups
How much water in ounces should you drink a day?
Half of your body weight in ounces!
Name 1 way to increase your metabolism.
Eat breakfast, build muscle, exercise more
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What are 3 foods we talked about that you should increase?
Whole grains, protein, vegetables, low fat milk
What is an example of a Complex Carb?
Brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, whole grain bread
True or false: Women have a higher BMR than men.
False!
How many Americans are Obese?
32%
2015 Dietary Guideline #2: Focus on _______, nutrient density, and _______.
Variety; Amount
_______ are inorganic elements (come from the earth), cannot be created in body. Help body grow, develop, and stay healthy.
MINERALS
Define Metabolism
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.
A BMI of _____ indicates that you are obese.
30+
What is the recommended amount of sugar women and men can have per day?
Women: 25 grams
Men: 37 grams
What types of fat should you avoid?
Saturated and Trans Fats
What is an unhealthy body fat percentage for women?
12% or lower
Name 3 diseases that are linked to Obesity.
Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes