Lifespan health unit 2.2
meat is...
- can be high in fat and increase cholestrerol lvls in the blood
meat is not...
- not the best source of protein cause it does not provide the body essential amino acids - not a rich source of vitamin C calcium and other minerals - not a complete protein - not restrict s/he protein intake to foods such as beans and nuts
How many cups of milk contain the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day
3
what percent should a persons total calorie intake should consist of fat
30%
average adolescent should consume no more than ___ tsp of fat perday
8
Vegetables
An excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin D
10
And adolescent needs to eat around how many oz of grain products a day
The most important meal of the day
Breakfast
Dairy products are a good source of ____ and vitamin D
Calcium and protein
Grain products are a good source of __ and ___
Carbohydrates ; Vitamin B
The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to
Eat a variety of foods
Where can vitamin d be found in
Fortified lowfat milk
Carotene
Found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits
what removes the build up of cholesterol in the walls of artries
HDLS
Vitamin A
Helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection
Fiber
Helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer
Vitamin C
Links to increase immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body
Four
Number of servings of fruit that a teenager needs to eat each day
Righting a high ___ breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day
Protein
Eating ___ meals will help you to establish healthy eating habits
Regular
Sucrose
Table sugar
Citrus fruit
The most abundant source of vitamin C
3 1/2
The number of cups of vegetables that a teen needs to eat each day
Whole-grain
These breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
Fructose
Type sugar found in all fruits
Calcium
Used for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth
what type of ingredients should you avoid eating?
artificial ingredients such as food preservatives and dyes
what are healthy habits based on
attitude of thankfulness towards God
foods with lots of ___ are good sources of vitamins c b6 and e, and are also linked to the reduction of cancercausing agients
fiber
what types of foods are the best source of calories
food that is high in vitamins and minerals and low in fat and sugars
what is glutton
its a ungrateful person that habitually ignores his or her feelings of fullness
what fats causes the rise of lodensity lipoprotein in the blood
polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats
what should guide our eating habits (besides taste buds)
should be regulated according to calorie, nutrient, and fat content
what is the best way to regulate your eating habits
striking the right balance is essential to practicing healthy eating habits that bring glory to God
Hunger is the body's way of telling you what?
that its in need of essential nutrients
what info do food labels provide
the percentage of U.D. Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) of essential nutrients and the ingredients
How do taste buds help us to eat better?
they encourage a desire for a variety of flavors, which also stimulates our appetite for foods that offer different nutrients
What are "Extras" in food
to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in small amounts
Why did God give us food?
to strengthen us and to give us pleasure
