Nutrition
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, grains
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
How many meals did Morgan eat a day?
3
The four dimensions of health are a continuum.
True or False?
True
Are ingredients listed on the nutrition label?
yes
What are the six essential nutrients?
Carbs, fats, protiens, vitamins, minerals, water
What is the formula for BMI?
BMI= (weight/height^2) x 703
How much weight did Morgan gain overall?
24.5 lbs
What are the four dimensions of health?
Physical, emotional, intellectual, and social
What is the first thing you look at on a nutrition label?
Serving size
What are the two types of malnutrition?
Undernutrition and micronutrient-related malnutrition
Define a calorie
The measurement of energy provided by food
Cardiologist, general practitioner, gastroenterologist
Intellectual health involves the ability to do what?
Think clearly and critically, and learn and solve problems
List 5 pieces of information you would find on a nutrition label
carbs, protein, sugar, sodium, fiber, vitamins, minerals, etc.
What nutrient does your body only require a small amount of?
Vitamins
Obesity causes how many deaths per year, with associated illnesses?
400,000
List 4 problems that obesity can cause later in life
Cancers, CVD, diabetes, respiratory problems, etc.
What word is used to describe a healthy balance of all 4 dimensions?
Well-being
If you are eating at a restaurant, where can you find the nutrition facts?
Online or the restaurant should provide them
According to MyPlate, how many cups of vegetables should someone your age eat every day
Girls: 2.5-3
Boys: 2.5-4
If I weight 130 lbs and I am 5'6", what is my BMI
20.98
How long did it take Morgan to lose all 24.5 lbs he gained?
14 months
List 3 examples of how you can increase health and wellness
Eating healthy foods, physical activity, having a good sleep schedule, etc.
If a can of soup is 3 servings and the nutrition label states there are 85 calories in a serving, how many calories in the whole can?
255 calories