Video Presentations Notes
Basal Metabolic Rate:
10% - digestion
35% - PA
65% - BMR
Definition - calories burned at rest.
Influencers on Food Choice:
Time
Family/Friends
Media
Advertising
Environment
Cultural Background
Convenience
Mental/Emotional Well Being
MyPyramid:
Categories: Grains, Meats, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, and Oils
Each band represents a specific food and shows you how much you should consume of each category.
Stairs symbolize physical activity.
Food Choice:
Nutrient Dense Foods - Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and lean protein, when prepared with little or no saturated fats, added sugars and sodium.
People eat because of hunger and appetite.
Body Mass Index Formula = Height/weight x 703
Diseases Associate with Food Choice:
Obesity/Overweight - high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes
Underweight - anemia, heart irregularities
Food Intolerance:
Digestion issues, anxiety, rash, headaches, runny nose