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Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

What is a calorie?

A

The energy value in food

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2
Q

How many calories = 1 pound?

A

3500

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3
Q

How many pounds is it safe to lose per week?

A

1-2 pounds

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4
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Two types of bad fat

A

Trans & saturated

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5
Q

Two types of good fat

A

Unsaturated & omega

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6
Q

What are 4 types of foods high in fat?

A

Pork, butter, avocados, mayo

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7
Q

What is anorexia?

A

Eating very little or not eating at all

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8
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What is bulimia?

A

Purging your body of food after you eat

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9
Q

What is the disease that lack of calcium can cause?

A

Osteoporosis

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10
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What is the kidney problem that too much protein can cause?

A

Kidney stones

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11
Q

What is the difference between simple and complex carbs?

A

Simple can cause blood sugar to spike (bad), and complex are easier for your body to digest (good).

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12
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Simple carbs examples

A

Table sugar, fruit juice, milk

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13
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Complex carbs examples

A

Vegetables, whole grain breads, wheat pasta

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14
Q

What #1 word should you look for when buying bread or flour products?

A

Whole wheat

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15
Q

What does exercise burn?

A

Calories

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16
Q

Why do we need to take a vitamin/ mineral pill daily?

A

To supply our body with the daily nutrients we do not get enough of

17
Q

Why is water good for you?

A

Keeps you from dehydration, flushes fat, and aids liver/kidney function.

18
Q

Why is it important to eat breakfast?

A

Boosts your metabolism and gives you energy

19
Q

Why is the Food Guide Pyramid important to follow?

A

It shows you how to keep a balanced diet

20
Q

If you were thinking of changing your eating habits to lose weight, how long do you need to keep it up?

A

For life

21
Q

Servings of sweets per day

A

75 calories

22
Q

Servings of good fat per day

A

3-5

23
Q

Servings of protein/dairy per day

A

3-7

24
Q

Servings of carbohydrates per day

A

4-8

25
Q

Servings of fruit per day

A

3 minimum

26
Q

Servings of vegetables per day

A

4 minimum

27
Q

What is the top percent of your total daily calories that should come from fat?

A

35%

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