Understanding the Phrase 'You are what you eat!'

What does the phrase "You are what you eat!" mean?

• The food you eat has a direct impact on your health and well-being.

• You will literally turn into the food you eat.

• Eating food is not important for your health.

• You should only eat fast food.

What are calories?

• Calories are how we measure how much energy a food has.

• Calories are a type of vitamin found in food.

• Calories are the taste of food.

• Calories are the color of food.

What are "empty" calories?

• Calories whose source has little or no nutritional value such as sodas, sugars, and fast food.

• Calories that are only found in fruits and vegetables.

• Calories that provide a lot of vitamins and minerals.

• Calories that are found in water.

What is metabolism?

• The rate at which our body burns calories

• The process of breathing

• The way our body digests food

• The amount of water in our body

Why is it important for calories to be burned by the body?

• If calories aren’t burned, the body cannot use them for energy and to repair tissues. They end up stored in our body as fat.

• If calories aren’t burned, the body loses muscle mass.

• If calories aren’t burned, the body becomes dehydrated.

• If calories aren’t burned, the body cannot absorb vitamins.

Which of the following can slow down your metabolism?

• Lack of activity

• Drinking water

• Eating fruits

• Regular exercise

Which of these is a medical condition that can slow down metabolism?

• Thyroid problems

• High blood pressure

• Good vision

• Strong bones

What type of diet is mentioned as a factor that can slow down metabolism?

• Yo-yo diets

• Balanced diets

• High-protein diets

• Vegan diets

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that can slow down metabolism?

• Lack of muscle

• Illnesses

• Age

• Drinking milk

How can stress affect your metabolism?

• It can slow it down

• It can speed it up

• It has no effect

• It makes you stronger