The benefits of nutrition Flashcards
What are calories?
calories a unit of measurement that indicates the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
Why are calories so important?
Calories are the body’s main energy source – without them people can become lazy, tired, and may even find it difficult to concentrate. While calories are essential, they can also be very destructive.
The average individual should consume how many calories per day?
The average individual should consume 2,000 calories per day.
Which people should eat more caloires or less calories?
If you are physically active your body may need more if you are on the couch most of the day your body may need less.
What happens to extra caloires?
Extra calories consumed are stored as fat (adipose tissue) on the body; 3,500 calories equal one pound of fat. Therefore, it is important to eat only the necessary amount of healthy calories you need to get you through your day
How many caloires equal a pound of fat?
3500 calories equal one pound of fat?
what is metabolism?
When your body uses the nutrients in foods, a series of chemical reactions occurs inside your cells. As a result, energy is released – this process is known as metabolism.
Describe somone with a fast metabolism?
a girl who can eat an entire box of donuts and never show any extra weight on her body. She has a fast burning metabolism. Her body quickly burns all of the nutrients supplied to her from the box of donuts allowing for little extra nutrients sitting around in her cells to create extra body weight
What happens to our metabolism as we grow?
As we age our metabolism slows down, which is why there is a distinct body difference between a 16-year-old male and 40-year-old male. In females, metabolism reaches a plateau at ages 18-21 and for males at ages 25-30.
Hunger vs appettite?
hunger is the physical need to eat and appetite is the mental desire to eat
