Nutrition Basics
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins
What is food marketing?
What is a food tradition you have in your own family?
OPEN
2-3 hours before activity you should eat a ____
1-2 hours before activity you should eat a _____
meal; snack
What is the most memorable thing you learned from our classes?
OPEN
What does our body use fat for?
Helping our brain function, insulation and organ protection and energy (and MORE!)
Give an example of a loaded word
clean, natural, made with whole grains, farm fresh, heart healthy, made with ____ etc.
What is wholism?
the interconnectedness of the parts of every whole
After you've been active, what two macronutrients should you eat?
carbohydrates and proteins
What is one question you still have about nutrition?
OPEN
List three foods that contain carbohydrates
fruits, grains, potatoes, sugar/sugar-containing foods etc.
Give an example of a food fad or fad diet
mukbang, high protein "everything", keto diet, carnivore diet etc.
Who can you go to for health/nutrition advice?
parents/caregivers, family members, elders, community health representative, dietitians, doctors
What is one sign of dehydration?
headaches and dizziness, dry mouth and eyes, muscle cramping, thirst
What is an action plan?
a step by step plan that helps guide us with achieving a big goal by breaking it into small, manageable tasks/parts.
Name a protein food that is high in fibre
beans, lentils, nuts, seeds
How do food companies use social media and influencers?
photos and videos, partnerships, contests/giveaways, trends/challenges, user generated free promotional content
Give an example of something/someone that influences the food you eat
Answers can fall under body, mind, culture, environment and social categories
When should you consider drinking a sports drink (ex., gatorade)?
If you are doing intense activity/sweating a lot for more than 1 hour.
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
____% or less is a little and ____% or more is a lot
5% and 15%
What is disinformation?
misinformation that is used to manipulate us.
What are the four quadrants of the medicine wheel that are related to our health?
spiritual, emotional, mental and physical
Which foods should you avoid before exercise?
high fat or high fibre foods
What is a registered dietitian?
A health professional with expertise in food and human nutrition.