Nutrition Flashcards
3 factors that effect Calories per day for a person
Age, sex, activity level
What is the rate at which your body converts food into energy
Metabolism
What is the number of calories you burn at rest called
Basal
What are the 6 signs of a fad diet
No exercise Rigid/strict menu Missing food groups Magical foods Rapid weight loss Strange food combos
How many calories are in 1 pound of fat
3,500
What are the 6 factors that determine your desirable weight
Height Age Sex Activity level Body frame Basal metabolic rate
To maintain weight, your caloric intake must be _________ as the caloric expenditure
Equal
To gain weight, your caloric intake must be __________ as the caloric expenditure
More
To lose weight, your caloric intake must be ___________ as caloric expenditure
Less
What is it called when someone’s weight is 10%-19% more then the desirable weight
Overweight
What is it called when someone’s weight is 20% or more then the desirable weight
Obese
What should you avoid in your diet, if high blood pressure runs in your family
Sodium
What should you avoid in your diet, if diabetes runs in your family
Sugar
For a healthy heart, people should consider a diet low in what
Saturated fat
What recommendations would you make for a healthy diet for grains, proteins, and vegetables
Grains - 1/2 of them whole
Proteins - lean (low fat)
Vegetables - variety
