Definitions
What are carbohydrates?
Carbs are sugar molecules that are one of the main nutrients found in food and drink. They are broken down into glucose which is the main source of your body's energy.
What are the 6 nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water.
What are 3 of the most important vitamins?
Vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D
What is a calorie?
A word we use to describe energy. The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water to 1 °C
It is the energy we put in our body through food and drink, and the energy we use to move, think, and breathe.
What are the 2 most popular eating disorders among teenagers?
Anorexia and Bulimia
What is protein?
Protein is found throughout the body and it makes enzymes that power chemical reactions and hemoglobin that carries oxygen into your blood.
What are some foods that have a lot of carbohydrates?
fruit, grain, bread, and sugars
What does vitamin A do for your body?
It helps form and maintains healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It also improves vision and reduces the risk of heart disease, as well as helps to slow the signs of aging.
How many calories does an average person need per day?
Between 2000 to 2200.
What emotional effects do these disorders have on teens?
Anorexia can make teens feel alone, sad, or depressed, it can cause anxiety and fears about gaining weight, and they might have thoughts of hurting themselves. Bulimia can lead to a low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. It can also cause alcohol or drug problems for the teen, and they might have thoughts of hurting themselves.
What is fat?
Fat is a nutrient that gives you energy. It has 9 calories per gram and it helps absorb vitamins a, d, e, and k.
What are some foods that have a lot of protein?
Low-fat meat, dairy, beans, or eggs.
What does vitamin D do for your body?
It helps the body absorb calcium, which you need for the normal development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones. It also helps maintain proper blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D also helps with muscle function.
How many calories per gram are there in proteins and carbohydrates?
4 calories.
What is Anorexia?
People with anorexia eat very little on purpose. This leads to a very low body weight. They have an intense fear of weight gain. They fear looking fat, and have a distorted body image. They see themselves as fat even when they are very thin. People with anorexia are very strict about what and how much they will eat. They may think about food or calories almost all the time. To lose weight, some people with anorexia fast or exercise too much. Others may use laxatives, diuretics (water pills), or enemas.
What are vitamins?
Vitamins help your body function and give it all of the nutrients that it needs. These are often taken in the form of pills or gummies so that your body will get enough nutrients.
What foods have a lot of fat?
Fish, walnuts, seeds, and avocados.
What does vitamin C do for your body?
It is an antioxidant that promotes healthy teeth and gums. It helps the body absorb iron and maintain healthy tissue. It is also essential for wound healing.
How many calories per gram are there in fat?
9 calories.
What is Bulimia?
People with bulimia overeat and feel out of control to stop. This is called binge eating. They do things to make up for overeating. They may make themselves throw up on purpose after they overeat. This is called purging. To prevent weight gain they may use laxatives, diuretics, weight loss pills, fast, or exercise a lot.
What are minerals?
Minerals are vital elements necessary for the body. Our bodies need them to develop and function normally.
What are the 2 types of simple sugars, and where can they be found?
Healthy and non-healthy. Healthy sugars can be found in milk and fruits, and non-healthy sugars can be found in candy and junk food.
Vitamin A: Carrots, eggs, and meat.
Vitamin C: Oranges, watermelon, kiwi, and berries.
Vitamin D: From the sun
How do we use calories, and where do the unused ones go?
We use calories to give us energy and to keep us active throughout the day. They get turned into fat to be stored for later, so you can gain weight if you have a lot of excess calories.
What are the warning signs of anorexia and bulimia?
Anorexia: Dramatic weight loss, Dresses in layers to hide weight loss or stay warm, Is preoccupied with weight, food, calories, fat grams, and dieting.
Bulimia: Episodes of binge eating, Self-induced vomiting, Smelling like vomit, Misuse of laxatives and diuretics, Complaining about body image.