Nutrition
What are the 6 nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What is appetite?
the psychological desire for food
weighing more than the appropriate weight for your height, age, gender, and body frame
What is body image?
they way you see yourself
What is an eating disorder?
Are extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death
What is the difference between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates?
Simple Carbohydrates: are sugars
Complex Carbohydrates: are starches made of long chains of sugars
What are the 5 food groups?
Proteins
Dairy
Grains
Fruits
Vegetables
What is the equation for body mass index?
height times weight
What are 3 internal influencers of body image?
Perfectionist tendencies
High achievers
Rigid “black and white” thinkers
Those who are have internal beauty issues
Those who are always constantly compared to other people
What is the cause of an eating disorder?
the cause is unknown
What is the difference between water soluble fats and fat soluble fats?
Water soluble - dissolve in water
Fat soluble - dissolve in fat
What are 4 things that a Nutrition Label shows you about a certain food type?
calories
vitamins
total sugars
serving size
total carbohydrates
What is the definition of body mass index?
Is a method for assessing your body size by taking your height and your weight into account
What can comparing somebody's body image to another person do to that person?
it can lower their self esteem
can possibly cause depression
What is anorexia nervosa?
Is an eating disorder in which a person strongly fears gaining weight and starves herself or himself
they start off as liquid oils and are made solid through processing
What are the 6 influencers on food choices?
family and friends
cultural background
convenience
media
economics
geography
What type of blood disorder can teens that are underweight possibly get?
Anemia
What could it mean for somebody to have "poor body image?"
too thin
overweight
not muscular enough
What is bulimia nervosa?
Is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges (forces themselves to throw up)
Why is water essential?
it helps with digestion, removes waste, and cools you off
How are calories burned?
to perform daily functions or through physical activity
How many calories does it take to produce one pound of body fat?
3,500
What are 2 tips for developing a positive body image?
Accept yourself as you are
Focus on the things you like about yourself
Avoid comparing yourself to an unrealistic body type
Maintain a healthy body by eating an appropriate amount of food and getting enough exercise
Spend time with people who like you and appreciate you for yourself
Show that you value yourself by taking good care of your body and mind
Eat well, get plenty of rest and exercise, and make time for activities that you enjoy
What is binge eating? What is another name for binge eating?
Is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much food at one time
Compulsive Overeating