Final Questions

Question 1

BMI is the accurate measure of obesity. T or F

Answer 1

False because BMI cant tell the difference between fat and muscle

Question 2

2 reason why fad diet is unhealthy

Answer 2

1. Promotes quick fix, promises you will lose weight fast in a non reliable time period
2. lead to weight loss but unhealthy habits, people become chronic and loose and regain weight over and over (yo yo)

Question 3

what are 2 ways a parent can help a child with healthy nutrition habits

Answer 3

1. serve food in various colors and textures, cut food into fun shapes so the kid is more interested and appealed to eating it
2. allow children to leave food on plate insisting that they finish leads to overeating

Question 4

what are 2 phytocemicals that help with disease?

Answer 4

1. Diindolymethane a phytocemical in kale treats several cancers
2. Hippocrates a phytocemical in willow tree leaves relieve fevers