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Where are Omega-3 Fatty Acids found? How does it help us?
fish, green veggies and nuts
Needed for growth and healthy heart, brain and eyes
Can reduce inflammation and cancer risk
What kinds of diets contributes to heart disease?
Low fiber, high sodium, high trans fat, high cholesterol
What is lean body mass?
Muscles, organs, skin, hair, fluids
What are proteins made of?
What is a non-meat source of protein?
Amino acids
Soy, legumes, beans, nuts, whole grains, rice
Which type of fat is solid at room temperature? What is an example?
Saturated fat
Where can we get fiber? What is the function of fiber?
Found in stringy, tough part of fruit and vegetables and whole grains.
Moves wastes, prevents heart disease, colon cancer and diabetes
What is sodium? What happens when you consume too much?
Salt, heart disease/ high blood pressure
How many servings are described by the values on a food label?
One serving
What are two ways to measure body composition?
Body fat percentage and BMI (body mass index)
What is nutrition?
What are nutrients?
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
What are the two types of fat in our body composition?
Visceral Fat – around organs and muscles
Subcutaneous Fat – under the skin
What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
Restricting food intake vs Binging and purging
What are the two types of cholesterol and which one is "bad"?
HDL and LDL, LDL is bad
What makes up 60-75% of your body? What is it used for?
Water
Needed for
Transporting nutrients
Eliminates wastes
Digest foods
Maintains body temp
Lubricates joints
What is basal metabolic rate?
The number of calories you need each day just to maintain basic body functions.
How many essential amino acids are there?
Nine
Which kind of vitamin is stored in the body?
What is an example of one?
Fat soluble
Vitamin A, D, E, K
Which type of carb provided long term energy storage and what is an example of one?
Complex carbs, starches like pasta, bread, rice, etc
How can you lose weight healthily?
Reduce calories and increase exercise slowly.
What causes osteoporosis?
What causes anemia?
Low calcium
Low iron
Psychotherapy, medication
What is a fad diet and how can you recognize one?
Promises a quick fix.
Promotes 'magic' foods or combinations of foods.
Excludes or severely restricts food groups or nutrients, such as carbohydrates.
Has rigid rules that focus on weight loss.
How do humans get minerals? What are two examples?
From food/ consuming them
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What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
Hunger is the way your body signals that it needs fuel.
Appetite is the psychological desire for food.
What happens to excess/ unused calories?
Stored as fat