Chapter 11 Flashcards
Standard American diet
Increased surcose consumption
Full of saturated and trans fat
High in sodium
How long does it take for you to consciously change bad habits
3 weeks
Forces you to eat more
Portion distortion
Dietary guidlines
Aim for healthy weight
Be physically active each day
Use the food guide to aid with decisions
Choose a variety of whole grains each day
Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables
Keep food safe to eat
Who has approved the unified dietary guidlines
American cancer society American heart association American diabetic association American academy of pediatrics National institute of health
National cancer institute recommends choosing one fruit and vegetable high in which vitamins
A and C
What kind of vegetables can you choose to guard against certain cancers?
Cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts)
Why is canned fruit and vegetables the least desirable choice
Due to heat destruction of B vitamins
Best fruit and vegetable choices
Ride off the vine
Frozen - individual pieces are frozen; not one block of ice
These people require fewer calories
Children and sedentary people
Energy balance
Calories consumed are adequate for maintaince or growth
Energy imbalance
Excess calories consumed = weight gain
Less calories consumed = weight loss
Energy needs
Keeps the heart beating
Lungs expanding
Liver and kidney filtering waste
Sodium pumps maintaining water balance
How much energy is spent just to stay alive
two thirds
Energy for physical activity
one third
Second major cause of death
Obesity
Obesity
Caused by portion distortion and more sedentary lives
What does obesity cause
Heart diseases, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers
Expending 3500 more calories then consuming results in
A loss of 1 pound of body weight
Recommended exercise
30 minutes of physical activity per day
Can be short bursts
Does not have to be all at the same time
Sustained activity levels are best for weight loss
Aerobic activity
Speeds up the heart rate and breathing
Keeps circulatory system strong
Strength training
Lifting weights helps maintain bone strength
Prevents osteoporosis
Stretching
Increases flexibility
Decreasing the risk of cancer
Say NO to high fat and sugared foods Be as lean as possible Be physically active every day Eat foods of mostly plant origin Limit intake of red meat Limit alcohol consumption Limit salt intake