6) Embracing Priority Lifestyle

Question 1

what are nutrients and their benefits?

Answer 1

six classes: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water
benefits: increase energy level, reduce risk of chronic diseases, reduce high blood pressure, lower high cholesterol, improve well-being, immune system, and your body’s healing abilities

Question 2

my plate recommendations

Answer 2

• emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free/low dairy products
• include lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts
• be low in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars

Question 3

what are vitamins and their health benefits

Answer 3

organic compounds that are essential to your body’s normal growth and functioning.
they support chemical reactions and help resist infections in your body

Question 4

what are minerals and their health benefits

Answer 4

essential nutrients
they regulate the activities of your cells
important minerals: calcium and iron

Question 5

how does water affect your overall health?

Answer 5

Water helps to restore fluids through metabolism, breathing, sweating, and the removal of waste.

Question 6

health claims

Answer 6

a statement that describes a relationship between a food substance (a food, food component, or dietary supplement ingredient), and reduced risk of a disease or health-related condition

Question 7

what is an empty calorie

Answer 7

calories that come from solid fat or added sugar

Question 8

what is energy balance

Answer 8

the state at which the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories used

Question 9

appetite

Answer 9

On the other hand, our appetite is our desire to eat.

Question 10

hunger

Answer 10

Hunger occurs once you haven’t eaten in a while and if food is eaten properly should only occur a few times throughout the day.

Question 11

how does your body burn calories

Answer 11

through physical activity

Question 12

safe handling practices

Answer 12

clean
separate
cook
chill

Question 13

tips for changing health eating habits

Answer 13

• set a reasonable plan
  -don’t have weight loss as a goal
  -choose healthier alternatives

Question 14

what are carbohydrates and their benefits

Answer 14

your body’s main source of energy- provides the foundation for a healthy diet
2 different kinds- simple and complex, and includes fiber which helps with digestion
benefits: provides the body with glucose, fuels brain, kidneys, heart muscles, and central nervous system

Question 15

what is protein and its benefits

Answer 15

protein builds, maintains, and repairs body cells
benefits: Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury.
Reducing muscle loss.
Building lean muscle.
Helping maintain a healthy weight.
Curbing hunger.

Question 16

what is fat and its benefits

Answer 16

fat helps dissolve and carry certain vitamins; benefits: aids growth and repairs tissue and is critical for normal functioning.