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six main classes of nutrients | carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water |
function of carbohydrates | 1) the main source of your body's energy needs 2) uses energy to make and repair cells, 3) help rid the body of waste by pushing food through the digestive system |
three types of carbohydrates | simple carbs, complex carbs, and fiber |
the Food Guide Pyramid | 1) it is an outline of what to eat each day 2) emphasizes eating from the 5 food groups |
foods with high sugar | 1) very few nutrients - empty calories, 2) high in calories, and 3) lead to obesity and tooth decay |
avoiding high salt | 1) lead to high blood pressure |
foods high in cholesterol | 1) it can build up in your blood vessels, 2) increases risk of heart disease |
foods high in fat | 1) increases the amount of cholesterol in the blood, 2) leads to heart disease, 3) factor in causing cancer |
energy provided by food and used in activity | helps detrimine changes in body weight because the more active you are the more calories you require |
three eating disorders | 1) anorexia nervosa, 2) bulimia, and 3) overeating |
anorexia nervosa symptoms | 1) eating less and less, 2) complain about feeling full after eating a little bit, 3) overexercising, 4) fear of being fat |
anorexia nervosa treatment | 1) doctor's prescribing care for malnutrition, 2) psychological counseling |
bulimia symptoms | 1) eating a large amount of food in a short time, 2) vomiting after eating |
bulimia treatment | 1) medical and psychological treatment |
overeating symptoms | 1) eating when you are not hungry, 2) eat frequently without enjoying the food |
overeating treatment | 1) doctor's help in losing weight and developing healthy eating patterns, 2) psychologica help |
ways to be a wise food shopper | 1) read food labels, 2) compare brands and prices, 3) making a shopping list, 4) watching for sales, 5) check cans and packages for damage |