Vegetables and Nutrients
How many serving of vegetables is recommended a day?
5 serving of vegetables a day
Name an example of protein:
Beef, Chicken, Lamb, any kind of meat.
In what form does calories provide energy to your body?
Heat
Name a common diet:
Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, raw, low carb, no sugar
True or False. Eating disorders affect only adults.
False
what are 3 vegetables athletes must eat?
sweet potatoes, beets, and spinach
What is the rule of three?
Your plate broken into protein, carbs, and vegetables, salad, and fruits.
Name 2 things you take in consideration when calculating calories?
Weight, Height, Age, % of fat, and active level.
How can you tell if a diet in unhealthy?
- Restricts food groups
-Not enough calories
-Long run doesn't work
What causes eating disorders?
Genetics, Social, Psychological
Name one of the six nutrients:
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitaminas, minerals, and water
What are saturated fats?
These are four in meat and other animal products.
What are the different kind of active levels?
Not Active, Moderate, Active
Name one of the best weight loss sites mention in the UCLA after school fitness class?
Mediterranean, Weight watchers, vegetarian, flexitarian.
what is anorexia ?
People see themselves overweight even if they are dangerously underweight.
What are macro-nutrients?
Nutrients that the body requires in large quantities.
What are unsaturated fats?
These are found in plants and fish.
In which active level does a high school athlete belongs?
Active Level
What is the flexitarian diet?
includes the vegetarian, but allows small portion of animal product.
What is Bulimia?
People that throw up after eating
Name the two micro-nutrients:
Vitamins and minerals
What are trans fats?
These are found in any thing that is fried and margarine.
What is the average of calories intake for teenagers?
boys : 2,200-2,400
girls: 2,600-3,000
what is the mediterranean diet?
choosing plant based foods over highly processed food or fast food.
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