General Health Knowledge
The foods and meals that make up what we eat on a regular basis.
What is diet?
The TWO classifications/categories of carbohydrates are
What are simple & complex carbohydrates?
The two types of proteins are
What are complete & incomplete proteins?
Your body unable to use/produce energy without vitamins - TRUE OR FALSE
What is TRUE?
Drinking water before, during, and after activity helps prevent this condition.
What is dehydration?
The substance(s) in our food which provide our body with nourishment, energy and allows to function properly.
What is nutrition?
The classification of carbs which are sugars that are often found in food like fruit, vegetables and dairy products.
What are simple carbohydrates?
Fats provide twice as much energy as carbohydrates - TRUE or FALSE
What is True?
Fruits like oranges and kiwis are sources high in this vitamin.
What is vitamin C?
The mineral which helps to build stronger bones.
What is calcium?
A unit of heat energy needed to raise the temp. of 1 kilogram of water in our body, 1 degree Celsius, or more simply - is how we measure energy in our food.
What is a calorie?
Carbohydrates should make up about this percentage of a typical healthy diet.
What is about 45–65% of daily calories?
The three classifications of fat discussed in class.
What are saturated, unsaturated, & trans fats?
This disease is caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C.
What is scurvy?
Bananas are a well-known source of this mineral that helps muscles work properly (commonly found in bananas)
What is potassium?
The ONLY three nutrients our body can use for energy are
What are carbohydrates, fats & proteins (macronutrients)?
The amount many Kj (kilojoules) are in one calories of carbohydrates. (__kJ/cal)
What is four?
What the body needs in order to break down protein & use it for energy.
What are amino acids?
A balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins is the best way to get vitamins instead of relying only on these.
What are supplements?
A lack of this mineral can lead to anemia and fatigue. (found in dark chocolate and red meat)
What is iron?
The names of the two main micronutrient categories in our food.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This disease occurs when the body has trouble regulating blood sugar levels.
What is diabetes?
The number of essential amino acids we need, being those which we can only get them from our diet because our body does not make them.
What is nine?
The number of different types of vitamins we need to stay healthy.
What is thirteen?
Muscle cramps during exercise can sometimes occur due to dehydration or low levels of these minerals.
What are electrolytes?