Healthy Eating
Let's Get Active
All About T2 Specifically
Healthy Lifestyle
Stress, Triggers, and more
100

What are five sources of fiber?

Any vegetables, any fruits, whole grains, nuts, bran, beans, lentils, peas, oatmeal, potatoes

100

Name three forms of cardiovascular exercise

Hiking, running, walking, jogging, swimming, rowing, biking, elliptical, stairs, sports, dancing, jump rope, etc.
100

Where does glucose come from?

Our food

It is then released into our bloodstream

100

What is the recommended amount of sleep for an adult?

7-9 hours

100

What are three ways you can reduce stress?

Yoga, meditation, hobbies, sleep, cut back on caffeine, breathing exercises, physical activity, 

200

What does the recommended plate look like?

50% non-starchy vegetables, 25% nutrient dense carbohydrates, 25% lean protein

200

How often should you get up and take a movement break? And how long should that movement break be?

Hint: Refer to Module 18

Every 30 minutes for at least 2 minutes

200

Name two potential complications of T2 diabetes

Damage to heart, arteries, vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, feet, gums, skin

200

If weight loss stalls, what is one thing we can do?

Increase energy expenditure (more physical activity), reduce calorie intake on MyFitnessPal or Lose It, remove added sugars/processed foods, reduce stress, look to get good sleep
200

What's the definition of stress?

A natural human response that sends us into a state of worry or mental tension

300

When measuring food portions, how much food does one fist represent?

Hint: refer to Module 5

1 Cup

300

What is the recommended weekly amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults?

150 minutes

300

What hormone helps the body flush glucose out of the blood and then into the cells?

Insulin

300

Does fat or muscle burn more calories?

Muscles will use more calories throughout the day, leading you to have a faster metabolism.

300

What is a trigger?

A stimulus that elicits a physical or emotional reaction.

400

How many calories are in single gram of fat, carbohydrate, and protein?

1g of fat = 9 calories

1g of carbohydrate = 4 calories

1g of protein = 4 calories

400

What is a MET?

Metabolic Equivalent of a Task

A ratio based on your working metabolic rate compared to your rest metabolic rate

Another way to determine how much energy you expend during a specific activity

400

What is one of the ways we can keep our heart healthy?


Hint: Module 19

Quit smoking, monitor salt intake, monitor blood pressure, and monitor blood cholesterol  
400

What is one way to stay motivated? Looking for two specifically

Hint: Refer to Module 16

Celebrate your successes and create new goals based on updated progress

400

What is the primary stress hormone?

Cortisol

500

How much protein should you shoot for in a day? (can name percentage, ratio, or gram number)

10-35% of your intake

0.8-1.0 gram of protein per kg of your body weight

100g is a good amount as well

500

How do you calculate your HR max to figure out HR zones?

220-age

500

What does BMR stand for?

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy you expend at rest.

500

What are the five-steps to problem solving?

Hint: Refer to Module 14

Describe your problem, come up with options, choose the best options, make an action plan, try it.

500
Give two examples of possible triggers

Putting candy bar in cart at the checkout aisle, going to get fast food due to seeing it on way home, etc.