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1
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List the 6 essential nutrients

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Fats
Water
Minerals
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins

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2
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Complete this sentence: Teens should not

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diet

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3
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Which type of diabetes is genetic and cannot be prevented?

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Type 1

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4
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Fad diet

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Is a unsafe,unreliable,method of losing weight

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5
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Weight cycling

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Is repeated patterns of gaining and losing weight

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6
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Anorexia nervosa

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An irrational fear of weight gain

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7
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Binge eating disorder

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Overeating compulsively in large quantities/experiences guilt and then has periods of no eating

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8
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Bulimia nervosa

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compulsive overeating in large quantities and purge

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9
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List and describe five ways the appetite is influenced.

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Smell
Sight
Friends eating
Advertising
Boredom

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10
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When should you hydrate during physical activity?

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Before,During,After

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11
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Give 3 REASONS why is it NOT healthy to skip breakfast?

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a.You have more energy throughout the day/run short on energy

b.You are less likely to gain weight over time

c.More likely to do well in schoo

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12
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What is the recommended daily sodium limit?

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2400 mg

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13
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What are three health risks associated with too much sodium in the diet?

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High Blood pressure
Heart attacks
Strokes

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14
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What are some ways to reduce the risk of developing obesity, osteoporosis and heart disease?

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More physical activity;less screen time;controlled healthy eating

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15
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How do the nutritional needs of athletes (calorie #), pregnant women (vitamins & minerals) , and people with health conditions (like diabetes) differ from those of healthy individuals?

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Athletes needs 2000+ calories a day;pregnant women need more folic acid and other vitamins and minerals;diabetics need more controlled sugar intake

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16
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Describe the effects and ways to reduce the chances of developing osteoporosis.

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Load bearing exercises and proper amounts of calcium

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17
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What are some causes for dehydration?

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Not taking in 8-10 glasses of water per day;then having a reaction due to exercising illness,etc

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18
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Your main source of energy

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Carbs

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19
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Your body needs 64oz. a day of this

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water

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20
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Lean meat is an example of this

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Proteins

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21
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Calcium helps your bone density

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Minerals

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22
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Folic Acid helps avoid birth defects

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Vitiman

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23
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This nutrient lubricates your joints

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Water

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24
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Unsaturated kinds of this nutrient help you avoid heart disease

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Fats

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25
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Beans are a good source of these because they are complex

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Protien /Carbs

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26
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Fruit is in this category

27
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Iron helps store and use oxygen

28
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Bread is in this category

29
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Cheese and yogurt are in this category

30
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This nutrient transports substances through your body

31
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This nutrient protects your organs

32
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This nutrient helps maintain temperature

33
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This nutrient assists in brain development

34
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This nutrient helps repair tissues

35
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This nutrient category helps you have healthy hair and skin

35
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This nutrient category helps you have healthy hair and skin

36
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This nutrient is not produced by your body

37
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Define what a calorie is:

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Is a unit of heat that measures the energy found in food

38
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What dietary guideline shows the daily value for food?

39
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What is the difference between hunger and appetite?

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Hunger is the need to eat food
Appetite is the want to eat food

40
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What breakfast drink can lower your blood pressure and is high in folic acid?

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Orange juice

41
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Vitamin A example and function

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immune system;needed or night vision —-Carrots,Sweet potatoes,tomatoes

42
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Vitamin D example and function

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Helps with the absorption of minerals;needed for building bones ——Fortified cereals,dairy products,tune and salmon

43
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Vitamin E example and function

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Forms red blood cells,protects cells from damage ——
Fish,milk,egg,yolks,fruits,nuts

44
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Vitamin K example and function

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Helps blood clotting,aids bone formation —–Dark leafy greens

45
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Folic acid example and function

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-Important during pregnancy,prevents birth defects —Orange juice

46
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What is skinfold testing used to measure?

47
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What is the formula for BMI?

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Weight ÷ Height (inches)÷ Height (inches) X 703 = BMI

48
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What is the BMI for someone who is 5’8” and weighs 150 lbs?

48
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What is the BMI for someone who is 5’8” and weighs 150 lbs?

49
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What is the BMI for someone who is 5’8” and weighs 150 lbs?

50
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What 3 factors determine how many calories you should consume each day?

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Age
Gender
Activity

50
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Combining which two nutrients will help you feel full for several hours?

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Carbs and protein

51
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What are two main causes of Type 2 diabetes and how can we control or prevent it?

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1.Too much sugar in our diet;poor physical activity levels
2.participate in regular intense physical activity

52
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True or False: A healthful weight is different for different individuals?

53
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Fill in the blank: A person who burns the same amount of calories they eat will___their weight

54
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A vegetarian is a person who avoids eating meat. How many variations are there?

55
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List the different variations of the above

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Lacto-vegetarian
Lacto-Ovo vegetarian
Semi-vegetarian
Vegan

56
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If a diet promises a person can lose a lot of weight quickly, what is it considered?

57
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Define Metabolism

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Getting energy from food by the body breaking down substances

58
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Define Overweight

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Having a weight that is more than the standard acceptable weight

59
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Define Obesity

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Having an excess of fat tissue in comparison to lean tissue

60
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Define Underweight

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Having too little weight compared to the standard acceptable weight

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