Putting the Pieces Together of Nutrition and Weight Control
Proteins
Are make up of amino acids
All foods can be broken down into
Basic components
Select all that apply. Why is it important to know how many calories you need each day?
Exercising may require different calorie goals. It can help you maintain your weight. It can show you how much you should eat.
Eating disorders are a good way to lose weight.
False
A waist-to-hip ratio of 0.70 means:
you are at a low risk for weight related diseases
a steak: rice: celery: coleslaw: chicken: a muffin:
size of your palm size of your fingers unlimited size of your fingers size of your palm cut in half
One of the best ways to manage weight:
understand your daily calorie needs
What is a way to tell if you have extra stomach fat?
waist-to-hip ratio
Which one of these is a complex carbohydrate?
wheat pasta
Unsaturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature.
False
Simple sugars are found in all the following except
Meat
Which of the following is true about fats
More unsaturated fats should be eaten
Select all that apply. Why is it important to eat complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates at meals?
They help keep your blood sugar from rising too high. They keep you full longer. They keep you from getting a sugar crash.
You need to drink enough water
To replace the water lost each day
Exercise and healthy eating are the best ways to manage your weight.
True
Most teenagers should eat about 5-6 ounces of protein each day.
True
Proteins in the body are formed from twenty amino acids.
True
The healthiest person is the one who combines regular exercise with proper eating habits.
True
Which of the following is not true about vitamins
You only need vitamins once a week
Eating disorders can lead to
heart problems
Which one of these foods has no real serving size?
lettuce salad without dressing
A food with a high glycemic index is digested slowly.
False
A waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0 is considered healthy.
False
Calories
are a measure of energy
Which on of these contains complete proteins?
beans and rice (together)
