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