Carbohydrates
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Define carbohydrates
What is the difference between a simple and complex carbohydrate?
Define fiber and list 3 purposes of fiber in the body
Define the following: glucose, fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose, and sucrose
What is diverticulosis?
What is the function of glucose in the body?
What is diabetes? What are 5 warning signs of diabetes?
Define type 1 and type 2 diabetes
List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Fat
1. Define saturated fat (what is its composition at room temperature) and provide 3
examples
2. Define unsaturated fat (what is its composition at room temperature) and provide
3 examples
3. Give 3 reasons why fat is useful to the body
4. Describe the digestion of fats in the body
5. Define Omega-3 fatty acids and provide an example of a food containing it
6. Define cholesterol and list 3 ways to avoid cholesterol problems
7. Explain the relationship between fat in the diet and cardiovascular disease. What
types of fat are less harmful to eat?
8. What is Olestra? What foods is it found in? Name 2 concerns about Olestra.
9. List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Protein
1. Define protein
2. Define amino acids
3. Define essential amino acids. How many essential amino acids are there?
4. Name 5 roles of proteins in the body
5. How does protein support growth and maintenance of the body?
6. Does eating extra protein help to build muscle? Explain.
7. What can happen to people who consume too little protein?
8. Describe Marasmus and Kwashiorkor
9. What can happen to people who consume too much protein?
10. List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Vitamins and Minerals
1. Define vitamin
2. Define water soluble vitamin and fat soluble vitamin and give examples for each
3. Identify the function of each vitamin listed below and give 2 food sources for
each
A,B,C,D,E,K
4. What is rickets and which vitamin deficiency is associated with it?
5. What is BeriBeri? What vitamin deficiency causes BeriBeri?
6. Define minerals
7. Identify 5 minerals
8. What is anemia? How do you become anemic?
Obesity
1. Define obesity, overweight, and calorie
2. What are two main reasons for gaining too much weight?
3. Define Body Mass Index (BMI). What is the formula to calculate it? (write out 3
steps)
4. Why might a height and weight chart be deceiving in identifying an individual’s
level of risk for too much body fat?
5. What is the percentage of childhood obesity in America? Percentage of children
overweight?
6. How is fat created in the body?
7. Define metabolism
8. Explain the difference between fat cells before puberty and fat cells after puberty
9. List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Diet Programs
Describe the following for each diet program: overall style, cost, expected weight loss,
pros and cons
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South Beach Diet
Jenny Craig
Weight Watchers
Health Management Resource Programs
Nutri System
Overeaters Anonymous
Registered Dietician Consultation
Describe a program or diet that is available and not mentioned above.
List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Vegetarians
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Define vegetarian
List and describe the 5 main types of vegetarians
Describe the components of the vegetarian food pyramid
How do vegetarians get enough protein?
Explain how religion and culture may contribute to vegetarianism. Be sure to
include Hinduism, Buddhism, yoga practitioners, and one other group of your
choice
6. List 2 health reasons, 2 ethical reasons, and 2 environmental reasons for becoming
a vegetarian
7. What does PETA stand for? What is their belief?
8. List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Nutritional Supplements
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Define nutritional supplements
What is the FDA?
What is the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994?
How does the FDA find out if dietary supplements are safe before entering the
market?
Identify 5 supplements associated with illness or injuries identified by the FDA
Does the FDA routinely analyze the content of dietary supplements?
Why are dietary supplements controversial between marketing manufacturers and
health organizations?
List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Athletic Training
1. An athlete’s diet consists of what % carbohydrates, protein, and fat?
2. What foods cause fatigue in an athlete and should not be consumed the day of
competition?
3. List 2 foods that can increase the pain of injuries
4. How can fresh pineapple help the healing process of an injury?
5. Explain how vitamin B-6 is helpful once an injury occurs
6. How does excess salt increase the chances of an injury occurring?
7. Why should caffeine be eliminated from an athlete’s diet?
8. How do vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, calcium, vitamin E, and omega 3-fatty acids
help an athlete?
9. List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Food Allergies, Illness, and Intolerance
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Define food poisoning
List 3 bacteria’s responsible for food poisoning (include salmonella)
List the causes and symptoms of each of the bacteria listed in number 2
Define food allergy
What foods (list 3) influence the most common allergies
Define food intolerance
What is lactose intolerance?
List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Water
1. List the 4 jobs of water within the body
2. How much water does your body use each day? How much water do you need to
drink each day?
3. Approximately what % of the human body is water?
4. List 3 signs of dehydration. What will happen to the body over time if
dehydrated?
5. Is bottled water better for you than tap water? Explain
6. Explain water intoxication
7. Define the following types of terms that may appear on labels: artesian,
carbonated, distilled, filtered, mineral, spring
8. List 3 areas of interest pertaining to this topic
Weight Loss Surgery
1. What is the difference between gastric bypass and lap-band surgery?
2. What are the qualifications to receive a weight loss surgery?
3. Describe the recovery for the patient
4. What types of food should the patient not eat after weight loss surgery?
5. Describe the complications that may happen from a weight loss surgery
6. What are an abdominoplasty and a panniculetomy?
7. What is the average cost of a weight loss surgery?
8. How many weight loss surgeries have been performed in the U.S. over the past
decade?
9. Why is weight loss surgery becoming more popular?
10. Three areas of interest