Nutrition

Define obesity

• refers to increased body weight in relation to height

• as an excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass

Select the reasons why BMI is calculated

• give you an idea if you are overweight

• give you an idea if you are underweight

• give you an idea if you are an ideal weight

• All of the above

What is the formula for BMI

• age/weight

• weight/height

• height/age

• gender/weight

What score on the BMI rating puts you in the category of being classified as overweight?

Select the nutrient thats main function is to provide fuel for the body

• fats

• protein

• carbs

T or F - if you eat too much protein it will be stored as adipose or fat tissues which can contribute to obesity in the long term

• F

• T

Select from below the good fats

• Saturated

• Monounsaturated

• Polyunsaturated

• Trans Fat

Select the Polyunsaturated fat food source examples from below?

• Olive Oil

• Tuna

• Cheese

• Walnuts

• Cakes

What percentage of the body is made up of water

• 30-40%

• 50-75%

• 60-80%

• 90%

What nutrient plays a role in the regulation of fluids from the body

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Iron

• Fats