Physical Fitness Unit 1 Quiz 3 (FIXED)
water
prevents dehydration
complex carbohydrates
release energy slowly into the blood
serving size
the actual amount of food that is eaten in a single meal
amino acids
the basic building blocks of proteins
sugar high
the hyperactive and edgy feeling that comes when there is too much sugar in the blood stream
sugar crash
the low energy and hungry feeling that come when the body recovers from the sugar high
glycemic index
the measure of how quickly foods are being digested in the body
calorie
the measurement of how much energy is in the food that is eaten
waist-to-hip ratio
the measurement of the waist and hips; a ratio used to determine if there is too much fat on a person's stomach for him to be healthy
eating disorder
unhealthy eating habits related to the amount of food eaten
saturated fats
unhealthy fats from animal sources
saturated fats
unhealthy fats from animal sources which tend to be solid at room temperature
True
(True or False) Exercise and healthy eating are the best ways to manage your weight.
False
(True or False) Incomplete proteins do not satisfy the suggested daily intake of protein; only complete proteins do.
True
(True or False) Most teenagers should eat about 5-6 ounces of protein each day.
True
(True or False) Proteins in the body are formed from twenty amino acids.
True
(True or False) The healthiest person is the one who combines regular exercise with proper eating habits.
False
(True or False) Unsaturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature.
One slice of bread is a serving size and half of a muffin or bagel is a serving size.
What serving size are used for breads and muffins/bagels?
The size of your fingers together
What serving size for side dishes should you use?
None, no limitations!
What serving size is used for raw vegetable salads with low fat or no dressing?
The size of your palm
What serving size should you use for proteins?
Numbers below or equal to .9
What waist-to-hip ratio is healthy for men?
Numbers below or equal to .8
What waist-to-hip ratio is healthy for women?
They help keep your blood sugar from rising too high. They keep you full longer. They keep you from getting a sugar crash.
Why is it important to eat complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates at meals?
It helps you maintain your weight and it is different depending on how much you exercise
Why is it important to know how many calories you need each day?
dehydrated
a condition in which the body does not have all the water it needs to function properly; can be mild or can be severe and lead to death
hydrated
a condition in which the body has the proper amount of water in it to perform normally
fiber
a non-digestible substance that come from plant sources; it helps the body move food through the digestive system
neurological system
a part of the body that is made up of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord
unsaturated fats
healthy fats from plant or fish sources which tend to be liquid at room temperature
fats
line the nerves and organs of the body
essential amino acids
nine protein building blocks that cannot be made by the body so they must obtained through food
fiber
non-digestible food substance from plants
incomplete proteins
often found in vegetables and rice
False
(True or False) A food with a high glycemic index is digested slowly.
False
(True or False) Eating disorders are a good way to lose weight.
vitamins
can be acquired from a pill
complete proteins
contain all nine essential amino acids
simple sugars
digested easily by the body
