Nutrition Flashcards
How does society determine how you should eat?
Media portrays such images of women and men of how they should look, therefore you should eat a certain way to look like them.
What age group is most affected by the media’s opinion of body images?
Mostly teenage girls, ages 13-18.
Why do women focus more on the media body image, rather than men?
Women see this as a competition because most men are more attracted to it so women think that is what they should look like in order to have a man’s interest.
What is one big effect body-dissatisfaction can have on someone?
Mental Health
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Is it true that images in the media today project an unrealistic and even dangerous standard of feminine beauty?
Very true.
U.S middle school and high school boys took a survey to see how many use protein supplements. What is the percentage of boys that use supplements?
38% use protein supplements and 6% dabble with unsafe drugs such as steroids.
Even though supplements are regulated by Health Canada, the long term can have an affect on what?
Consuming too much can cause long-term chronic health problems.
What is another solution to get big muscles and get fit without taking supplements?
High quality dietary source protein and exercise daily.
In order for your body to produce skin, muscle, and bone, what does it need?
Your body requires some raw materials. These include at least 30 vitamins, minerals, and dietary components that your body needs but cannot manufacture on its own in sufficient amounts.
For the average 14 year old or even a bit older, how much vitamin A is recommended per day?
Between 700 and 900 micrograms (mcg) of retinol activity equivalents (RAE) per day.
Does it take a lot of work to maintain a healthy body weight, or is it simple?
It does involve a lot of work anf motivation.
Why is a helathy body weight important?
It’s important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.
What factors contribute to healthy body weight?
These factors include environment, family history and genetics, metabolism (the way your body changes food and oxygen into energy), and behavior or habits.
Energy balance is important for maintaining a healthy weight. True or False?
True.
What are five ways a teen can reach, and maintain a healthy body weight?
Exercise, Reduce screen time, watch out for portion distortion, eat five servings of fruit and vegetables per day, and do not skip breakfast.
