Which of the following is a healthy fat?
What's the BEST method of approaching a nutrition myth?
Charlene has a BMI of 29; therefore, she wants to change her body composition. Which plan would be BEST for her?
Why do most people begin a diet?
Sue and Shannon are having an argument about diet myths. In order to settle the argument, select the "myth" that is really a TRUE statement.
People with a healthy body image will NOT __________.
Suzanne is following a fad diet. She has started to experience low energy during her workouts, and on a recent trip to the doctor, she found out she has high cholesterol. Which fad diet is Suzanne most likely following?
Define the terms adequate intake and tolerable upper intake level.
Adequate Intake (AI) is the recommended average daily intake observed in healthy populations; Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse effects.
List ways that the government assists in eating healthy.
The government makes suggestions on healthy eating by providing guidelines on what and how much to eat each day. In the US, the government provides a food pyramid.
The media through television, movies, and the Internet can affect a person's body image. Can books also contribute to this problem? Why or why not?
While not traditionally a visual medium, unhealthy expectations can be communicated through print. Diet and relationship books are particularly likely in promoting a negative body image. Students should understand that body image isn't only affected by visual mediums.
Larissa has a BMI of 30% and a waist measurement of 40. Describe Larissa's body composition, set a reasonable goal for her, and devise a plan to help her accomplish the goal.
Larissa's BMI of 30 indicates obesity and her waist of 40 inches shows central fat distribution, increasing health risks. Reasonable goal: reduce BMI to ~25-27 and waist to under 35 inches. Plan: combine calorie-controlled balanced diet with regular aerobic and strength exercise 4-5 times weekly, monitor progress, and consult a professional.
When doctors talk about an individual's body composition, they are talking solely about the fat components of the human body.
List 5 types of food that should be consumed daily in a healthy diet. Give an example of each type.
Based on the information provided in this lesson, what steps can you take at fast food restaurants to minimize bad nutritional choices?
Explain the difference between the columns commonly found on nutrition labels called "As Packaged" and "As Prepared." Why do some products have both and others only have "As Packaged"?
The real advantage to hydrostatic weighing is that it __________.
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