Midterm Flashcards
What is a calorie?
The energy value in food
How many calories = 1 pound?
3500
How many pounds is it safe to lose per week?
1-2 pounds
Two types of bad fat
Trans & saturated
Two types of good fat
Unsaturated & omega
What are 4 types of foods high in fat?
Pork, butter, avocados, mayo
What is anorexia?
Eating very little or not eating at all
What is bulimia?
Purging your body of food after you eat
What is the disease that lack of calcium can cause?
Osteoporosis
What is the kidney problem that too much protein can cause?
Kidney stones
What is the difference between simple and complex carbs?
Simple can cause blood sugar to spike (bad), and complex are easier for your body to digest (good).
Simple carbs examples
Table sugar, fruit juice, milk
Complex carbs examples
Vegetables, whole grain breads, wheat pasta
What #1 word should you look for when buying bread or flour products?
Whole wheat
What does exercise burn?
Calories
Why do we need to take a vitamin/ mineral pill daily?
To supply our body with the daily nutrients we do not get enough of
Why is water good for you?
Keeps you from dehydration, flushes fat, and aids liver/kidney function.
Why is it important to eat breakfast?
Boosts your metabolism and gives you energy
Why is the Food Guide Pyramid important to follow?
It shows you how to keep a balanced diet
If you were thinking of changing your eating habits to lose weight, how long do you need to keep it up?
For life
Servings of sweets per day
75 calories
Servings of good fat per day
3-5
Servings of protein/dairy per day
3-7
Servings of carbohydrates per day
4-8
Servings of fruit per day
3 minimum
Servings of vegetables per day
4 minimum
What is the top percent of your total daily calories that should come from fat?
35%
