Group 1 Report: Nutrition Flashcards

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It is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and diseases.

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Nutrition

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This category of nutrients needs to be eaten in large quantities. These are:

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Macronutrients; carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and water

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These are nutrients required in small amounts. Examples of these are:

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Micronutrients; minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants

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It refers to eating a balanced diet to keep you in good health and prevent unwanted chronic diseases.

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Good nutrition

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5
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This could lead to behavioral health issues because the diet contains too much or lacks certain nutrients.

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Poor nutrition

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Poor nutrition creates negative responses like ___, ___, and ___ in the person if they do not have the right balance of nutrient intake.

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heart diseases, cancer, diabetes

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_____ helps sustain and improve health through a balanced intake of nutrients from day-to-day life.

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Healthy diet

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A healthy diet is where macronutrients and micronutrients are consumed in _____ portions.

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appropriate

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A healthy diet aims to _____ and _____.

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maintain body equilibrium and provide enough energy to function actively and keep a healthy body

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10
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This means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks.

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Healthy eating

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Healthy eating means getting the number of _____ that is right for you.

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calories

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12
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What are some of the benefits of healthy eating?

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reduce your risk for overweight and obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer

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13
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Being __________ means eating the right nutrients.

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responsible with your health

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14
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A mix of healthy foods include:

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whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, low-fat or fat-free dairy, and oils

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15
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These are nutrients that should be consumed with limitations.

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sodium (salt), added sugars, and saturated fat

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16
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For women, how many drink/s is/are required per day for it to be considered moderate?

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1 drink or less in a day

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17
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For men, how many drink/s is/are required per day for it to be considered in moderation?

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2 drinks or less in a day

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18
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_____ or _____ is always better for your health.

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Drinking less, not drinking at all

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19
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Healthy eating habits must be developed at _____.

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an early age

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20
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Whose responsibility is it to model in themselves the habits that children pick up and maintain when they become older?

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the parents’

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21
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These affect their children indirectly through the foods purchased for and served in the household.

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Parental attitudes

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22
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Parental attitudes influence the _____ and _____.

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children’s exposure, habits and preferences

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23
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One approach parents can take to develop healthy eating habits in their children is to __________.

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set a good example

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24
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Families should __________ as much as possible and make it a pleasant time for sharing and conversation.

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eat meals together

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25
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If meals are associated with _____ and _____, children will eat faster or refuse to eat.

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scolding and arguing

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26
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This approach that parents do prevents making children feel guilty.

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talk to them about nutrition

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27
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This encourages children to continue healthy eating practices.

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praising them when they eat healthy items

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28
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True or False: Food should be avoided as a reward to elicit a desired behavior.

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True

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29
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Using food as a reward can lead to _____ and _____.

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overeating, picky eating

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30
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True or False: Greater attempts to control their child’s diets reported lower intakes of both healthy and unhealthy snack foods.

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False

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31
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True or False: Greater use of food as a means to control their child’s behavior reported higher levels of body dissatisfaction.

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True

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32
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It is a better method for improving a child’s diet rather than control.

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positive parental role model

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33
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This will help you balance food groups and portion sizes.

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meal plan

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34
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Another approach is having a __________.

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variety of healthy foods available

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35
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Making baked goods or snacks yourself allows you to reduce the amount of ___, ___, or ___ in them.

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salt, fat, sugar

36
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If the family often gets _____ or _____, the children will be likely to refuse to eat other more nutritious types.

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fast food, processed food

37
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It was discovered that __________ is a promising strategy for promoting the liking of previously rejected foods in children.

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repeated exposure to the taste of unfamiliar foods

38
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This approach allows you to offer more nutritious options to children if they say they are hungry before mealtime.

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plan for snacks

39
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Doing activities like this will make your children feel a sense of accomplishment and will become more willing to eat or try foods that they helped prepare.

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involve your children in buying groceries and preparing meals

40
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Involving your children in buying groceries and preparing meals will allow you to __________ and __________.

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know their preferences, teach them about proper nutrition

41
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This approach, for instance limiting sodas to once a week or tracking the number of glasses of water, will encourage healthier habits.

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set family goals

42
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What are the other healthy habits children should learn?

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getting enough hours of sleep, reducing screen time, and keeping active

42
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What are the other healthy habits children should learn?

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getting enough hours of sleep, reducing screen time, and keeping active

43
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This stage is characterized by fast development in height and weight due to the stimulation release of hormones required for the transition into adulthood.

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Adolescence

44
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According to the __________, hey have the greatest recommended nutritional intake per day for energy and proteins.

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2015 Philippine Dietary Reference Intake; adolescents

45
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Adolescents require a unique diet to meet their special demands, notably during _____, _____, and _____.

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growth spurts, reproduction-related changes, brain and cognitive development

46
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An adolescent Filipino must consume (per day):

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6-8 servings of carb-rich foods, 3-4 1/2 servings of protein-rich foods, 3 servings of vegetables, 3 servings of 1 medium sliced fruit or 1 slice of a big fruit, 1 serving of milk and milk products, and 6-8 glasses of water

47
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During _____, nutrient storage and the mother’s diet are the only sources of sustenance for a growing and developing baby.

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pregnancy

48
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Pregnant women must consume a range of __________, __________, __________.

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carbohydrates for energy, proteins for body-building, vitamins and minerals for body-regulating

49
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Pregnant women must consume the following foods on a daily basis:

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5 1/2-6 servings of carb-rich foods, 4-5 servings of protein, 3-4 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of 1 medium sliced fruit or 1 slice of a big fruit, 1 serving of milk and dairy products, 6-8 glasses of water

50
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It is also critical for pregnant women to avoid ___, ___, and ___.

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tea, coffee, and sugar-sweetened beverages

51
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To avoid iodine deficiency, pregnant women should use _____.

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iodized salt

52
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Individuals aged 60 and up are classified as _____.

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older adults

53
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What are some of the difficulties older adults experience when it comes to eating?

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difficulty chewing or swallowing food, degradation of sense of smell or taste, side effects of some drugs, decreased appetite, and lifestyle changes

54
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An elderly Filipino must consume:

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4 1/2-5 servings of carbs, 3 servings of proteins, 3 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of 1 medium sliced fruit or 1 slice of a big fruit, 1 serving of milk and milk products, 6-8 glasses of water

55
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Elderly Filipinos should limit their alcohol intake to ___ glasses per day and should also limit their intake of _____.

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2, salty foods

56
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It refers to a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins, etc.

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healthy diet

57
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What are some of the benefits of a healthy diet?

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protects us from forms of illness, prevents malnutrition and even obesity, boosting immunity, strengthening bones, helping the digestive system, and supporting brain growth

58
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What are the dangerous signs of diet?

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extreme hunger; fatigue; digestive issues; always in a bad mood; constantly cold; breaking out, dry hair, and brittle nails; depression; bad memory

59
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This diet has the potential to improve heart health, stabilize blood sugar levels, and benefit brain health.

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Mediterranean diet

60
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This diet involves making small and manageable dietary changes that are flexible and rooted in proven nutritional advice.

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Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet

61
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The DASH diet helps _____, _____, _____, and is _____.

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manage type 2 diabetes, boosts heart health, lower blood pressure, nutritionally balanced

62
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The DASH diet aims to lower _____ and _____ intake.

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sodium, saturated fat

63
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This is an approach to vegetarianism that is a lot more flexible.

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Flexitarian diet

64
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Its main objective is to significantly decrease your consumption of meat and animal products.

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Flexitarian diet

65
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In a flexitarian diet, it is advised to keep protein to _____, or less of your meals, and have only _____ meals (of 21 in a week) contain animal protein.

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25%, 6-15

66
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This diet emphasizes the consumption of green leafy vegetables and berries; lower inflammation and oxidative stress are some of its benefits.

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MIND diet

67
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It is a long-term weight loss plan developed by the Mayo Clinic that focuses on changing your diet and lifestyle instead of following gimmicks.

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Mayo Clinic diet

68
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The Mayo Clinic diet has the phases _____ and _____.

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Lose It, Live It

69
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A healthy weight is having a BMI between _____.

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18.5 to 24.9

70
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If you are _____, you run a higher risk of developing serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing issues, and certain cancers.

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obese or overweight

71
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If you are _____, you’re at a greater risk of obtaining malnutrition, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, and lower immunity.

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underweight

72
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What are the ways to reach a healthy weight?

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exercise, control your calorie intake, eat mindfully, watch out for portion sizes, get the sleep you need, stress reduction, reduce screen time, don’t skip breakfast

73
Q

What are the three ways in calculating the BMR?

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Mifflin-St Jeor Equation, Revised Harris-Benedict Equation, Katch-McArdle Formula

74
Q

How many calories are required for boys?

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2,800

75
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How many calories are required for girls?

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2,200

76
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It is a daily log of what you eat.

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food journal

77
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In creating a food journal, it is important to be _____ as possible.

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consistent

78
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What are the tips for writing a food journal?

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log everything as soon as you can; write down everything; be specific; monitor your mood

79
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Another sample food diary from the __________ presents all the food consumed at certain times throughout the day along with its amount, preparation method, and fat used.

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Cleveland Clinic website

80
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One must remain _____ and _____ in your food journal entries.

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consistent, truthful

81
Q

It is the time when a person’s body needs the most calories.

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early adolescence

82
Q

Your _____ is sped up by breakfast, burning calories while also providing you with the energy to accomplish more throughout the day.

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metabolism

83
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A _____ is a unit of measurement for the energy content of food.

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calorie

84
Q

It prevents weight gain and helps us maintain a healthy weight.

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exercise