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Good nutrition can affect your lifelong health by...
"Mindless eating" is most likely to cause you to:
The number of calories you can eat each day without gaining weight depends on your:
A teen with a positive body image:
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Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy?
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A good source of complex carbohydrates is:
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Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids include:
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Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?
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The five major food groups are:
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A person who BURNS MORE calories than he/she CONSUMES should:
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This converts the food you eat into fuel.
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Name a health risk of being underweight.
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Explain body mass index.
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Eating disorder that involves a cycle of overeating and purging.
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Eating disorder which involves an irrational fear of gaining weight and periods of starving oneself.
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One consequence of binge eating is:
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One health issue from Bulimia is:
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The more active you are, the __________ calories your body needs.
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Teens should be physically active for how much time each day, in order to have good health.
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What is the difference between nutrient-dense foods and empty calories?
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Children who eat breakfast are
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On an ingredients label, the ingredient that makes up the largest share of the weight of a food comes where on the label?
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The energy you need and receive from foods is measured in:
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What is one thing that can influence food choices?
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Name one nutrient that provides energy.
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A type of carbohydrate that your body needs but cannot digest is __________.
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Using the food label provided: Find the number of calories in a serving.
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Using the food label provided: Find the percent daily value of FIBER in a serving.
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Using the food label provided: Find the number of GRAMS OF SUGAR in a serving.
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Using the food label provided: Identify - WHAT IS THE SERVING SIZE?
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Using the food label provided: Identify - What ingredient appears in the GREATEST amount in this product?
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Using the food label provided: Identify an added sweetener.
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Using the food label provided: If you ate two servings, you would be eating _____________ calories.
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Study Notes
Good Nutrition
- Good nutrition helps in maintaining a healthy weight and overall wellness.
- Poor nutrition can lead to health risks such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.
Mindless Eating
- Mindless eating often results in weight gain due to unconscious consumption habits.
Daily Caloric Intake
- Daily caloric needs without weight gain are influenced primarily by activity level.
Body Image
- A positive body image in teens correlates with satisfaction in most aspects of their physical appearance.
Nutritional Components
- Water is the only nutrient listed that does not provide energy.
- Beans are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates.
- Meats are complete proteins containing all nine essential amino acids.
- Calcium is crucial for the development and maintenance of healthy bones.
Food Groups
- The five major food groups include Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, and Meats and Beans.
Weight Management
- Burning more calories than consumed leads to weight loss.
- Metabolism is the process that converts food into usable energy.
Health Risks
- Being underweight can cause lack of energy, malnutrition, and heart-related issues.
- Binge eating can lead to weight gain and various health problems, including heart and digestive issues.
- Bulimia can result in swollen glands, dental issues, sore throats, and digestive problems.
Physical Activity
- Increased physical activity raises daily caloric requirements.
- Teens should engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily for good health.
Nutrient Quality
- Nutrient-dense foods provide high nutritional value per calorie, while empty-calorie foods offer minimal nutrients despite high caloric content.
- Eating breakfast can decrease the likelihood of being overweight in children.
Food Labels
- The first ingredient on a food label represents the largest portion by weight.
- Food energy is quantified in calories, which indicate the energy received from foods.
- Influences on food choices include time constraints, taste preferences, cost, culture, advertising, and accessibility.
Types of Nutrients
- Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are key nutrients that provide energy.
- Fiber is a necessary carbohydrate that aids digestion but cannot be digested by the body.
Food Label Interpretation
- Specific information regarding calories, sugar grams, fiber percentage, serving sizes, and ingredients can be obtained from food labels.
Sweeteners
- Identifying added sweeteners on food labels is essential for understanding the sugar content in products.
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