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Healthy Eating Habit
6 Essential Nutrients, Food Labels, Special Dietary Needs, Diets, Disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 6 essential Nutrients? | Protein, Carbs, Water, Vitamins, Fats, Minerals |
| What are the macronutrients and how much of each should we consume everyday? | Protein (12-15%), Carbs (45-65%), fats (25-30%) |
| What are the micronutrients? | Vitamins and minerals |
| Why is it important to eat a good variety of foods every day? | So we can get a variety of nutrients |
| The most efficient (quickest) source of energy and helps in glycogen stores. Name some examples: | Carbohydrates (Whole grains, beans, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables) |
| Nutrient that is made up of amino acids and are the building blocks of the body. | Proteins |
| What are three important functions of water in the body? | Controls body temperature Removes waste Lubricates joints |
| Name examples of minerals: | Magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium |
| What is a Calorie? | Your body burns them for energy |
| Why do we need calories? | We need them to keep our body functioning and growing |
| What is a Serving Size? | The amount of calories and nutrients you get from the food item |
| What is the % Daily Value? | References the amount of nutrients to consume or not to exceed every day |
| What are health claims? | Claims that have been reviewed by the FDA and are allowed on food products to show that a food/food component may reduce the risk of disease or a health related condition |
| How many calories are in one gram of fat, protein, and carbohydrates? | Protein: 4 Fat: 9 Carb: 4 |
| What are food allergies and what are some common triggers? | Food allergies are an abnormal response to a food, triggered by the body’s immune system Common triggers: Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shelfish |
| What are symptoms of an allergic reaction caused by food? | itching in your mouth or swelling GI symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps and pain Tightening of the throat and trouble breathing Drop in blood pressure |
| What nutrients are important in a pregame meal, and what is the best time to eat before an athletic event? | Carbs, Fats, and proteins are important for pregame. It 3-4 hours and have a small snack. |
| What is Glycogen and how long can a balanced diet provide fuel for exercise? | It is carbs stored in the liver and muscles. The fuel will last for 90-120 minutes of exercise |
| Which nutrient is important for pregnant women to consume enough of in order to prevent birth defects? | Folic Acid, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D |
| Define Diabetes | Diabetes is a medical condition where blood sugar is prone to spikes and crashes due to problems with insulin function. |
| what are some nutrition tips for someone with diabetes? | Tips: Follow a consistent meal plan and schedule Eat a balanced diet with a variety of foodsCheck nutrition labels Choose lower fat options and limited saturated fats |
| Describe each of the Plant based diets: | Vegan: Includes only plant foods Semi-Vegetarian: Centered around plant foods, with limited or occasional inclusion of meat Lacto-Vegetarian: Plant based diet that includes dairy products like milk, cream, yogurt and cheese. It excludes meat, fish, egg |
| What is the common Essential Nutrient that is most likely lacking in Plant Based Diets and where can you get this without consuming animal products? | Vitamin B12 Vitamin D. It can be found in broccoli, soy milk, tofu, mushrooms, and yeast. |
| What are the benefits of a Plant Based Diet? | Decreased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and hypertnsion |
| What is Anorexia? | Characterized by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight. |
| What are some symptoms of Anorexia? | Symptoms: Person will eat very little on purpose, trying to maintain a below normal weight through starvation or too much exercise |
| What is Bulimia? | An emotional eating disorder involving distortion of body image and an excessive desire to lose weight. |
| What are some symptoms of Bulimia? | Symptoms: Binges and purges, has excuses to go to the bathroom directly after meals, weight often seems pretty normal |
| What is Binge Eating | Frequently consuming unusually large amounts of food in one sitting. |
| Why might someone engage in this type of behavior? | Stress or body dysmorphia |
| Where can someone go to get help with an eating disorder? | Hotlines and doctors |
| What is a Fad Diet? | Diet plans sold as the best and fastest approach to losing weight. |
| Why do people choose Fad Diets? | Because they want quick results |
| What is missing in each of the Fad Diets? | Important sources of nutrients and eating at certain times in the day |
| What is intuitive eating and what does it want you to focus on the most? | It is a guide to breaking the diet cycle and consists of 10 principles to promote a healthy body image and relationship with food. |
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