Nutrition - Vitamins give you energy. True or False?

1. Vitamins give you energy. o True o False Why? 2. British sailors are called "Limeys" because they ate limes while at sea to prevent scurvy. o True o False Why? 3. Cooking does not affect the vitamin content of foods.o True o False Why? 4. If some of a vitamin is good, more is better. o True o False Why? 5. Only fat-soluble vitamins can cause toxic reactions. o True o False Why? 6. Vitamin C can cure the common cold. o True o False Why? 7. Niacin supplements are used to lower blood cholesterol. o True o False Why? 8. Milk stored in clear glass bottles will have less riboflavin than milk stored in cardboard cartons. ... click for more

Nutrition - Energy Balance and Weight Management

Explain how energy balance is related to body weight. List three main components of energy expenditure. Explain what is meant by a healthy body weight. List five health problems that are associated with excess body fat. What changes in the environment in the last 20 years have contributed to an increase in cases of obesity? List the 3 most reliable components to successful weight management. Describe aerobic exercise. Name one aerobic exercise. Describe anaerobic exercise. Why would someone be interested in anaerobic exercise? Why? Which is more efficient, aerobic or anaerobic metabolism? How does lactic acid build up and what is its effect on our bodies? How do... click for more

Nutrition - Pyramid Tracker

Using the Pyramid Tracker (http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov) or a fast food nutritional analysis guide (usually available at fast food establishments if you ask), compute the nutritional value of a fast-food meal (including drink). Step 1) Write down the meal and the total kcals it provided. Step 2) Determine the total number of grams of each macronutrient in the complete meal. ________ grams of carbohydrate ________ grams of protein ________ grams of fat Step 3) Calculate the number of kcalories for each macronutrient. ________ g carbohydrate x 4 kcals/gram = carbohydrate kcalories ________ g protein x 4 kcals/gram = protein kcalories ________ g fat x 9 kcals/gram... click for more

Nutrition/Activity

Example scenario: This is a 34-year-old male working a full-time sales position (Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm) located in an office building. He goes out to do sales calls three days per week during work hours. When not working he has typical household duties to attend to. He is not married and has no children. He likes biking and walking. He has a gym membership. a. Taking into consideration this persons typical weekly schedule of activities and events, design a reasonable exercise program using the Activity Pyramid attached. Include the types of activities, the times during the week he will be involved in each activity, and the length of time he will engage in each activity. Choose ... click for more

Nutrition - Menu by Ages

Write a 1-day menu for EACH of the following life stage groups: Note the specific age of the individual you are writing the menu for. Toddler/Young Child (age 15 months to 5 years) Pregnant Woman (You decide the age of the mother) Adolescent or Teen (age 9-18) Adult (age 19-70) Older Adult (over age 70) Menus should reflect special considerations such as the toddler's menu should include snacks and omit food that could easily be choked on and the teen's menu should include more high calcium choices. Include your thoughts and considerations when writing the menus. Explain (and give specific examples) how your menus fulfill at least 5 of the "key recommendations" in the 2005 Di... click for more