Nutrition Basics

Question 0

Percent of adults with BMI of 30 or higher

Answer 0

Total: 33%
Men: 32%
Women: 35%

Question 1

Percent of adults overweight or obese

Answer 1

Total: 68%
Men: 72%
Women: 64%

Question 2

What is nutrition?

Answer 2

The interdisciplinary science focused on the study of foods, nutrients, and health

Question 3

What is a Nutrient?

Answer 3

Chemical substance in foods used by the body for growth and health

Question 4

Where is food on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:

Answer 4

Physiological needs

Question 5

BMI equation

Answer 5

Weight in pounds/height inches^2 x 704

Question 6

What is the definition of calories?

Answer 6

A unit of energy supplies by food. A calories is a calorie regardless of source

Question 7

How do you balance calories?

Answer 7

You must consume equal to the amount used

Question 8

What is an empty calorie?

Answer 8

Solid fat and/or sugars that contribute few or no nutrients which those sugars and fats do not include naturally occurring sugars/fats in milk or fruit

Question 9

What does a healthy eating plan entail?

Answer 9

Fruits, veggies, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Lean sources of proteins
Low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars
Stay within caloric needs

Question 10

How much should the average adult exercise a week?

Answer 10

2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and weight training on 2 or more days
75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and weight training in 2 or more days

Question 11

What qualifies as moderate intensity work out?

Answer 11

Heart rate elevate

Talk but not sing

Question 12

What qualifies as vigorous-intensity activity?

Answer 12

Heart rate considerably elevated
Breathing hard
Cannot say more than a few words

Question 13

What qualifies as muscle-strengthening activities?

Answer 13

Works all major muscle groups
Must be done to where it’s hard for you to do another rep without help
Do three sets (8-12 reps)