Problem
1. What are the 6 classes of essential nutrients in the body?
2. What is the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients? What are examples of each?
3. What is the most abundant nutrient in the human body? What are some of its functions?
4. What are the energy equivalents for the macronutrients?
5. Using the TDEE calculator, calculate the number of calories you require in a day. How does the number change as your activity level increases?
6. How would we change your daily caloric intake if we wanted to gain weight?
7. How would we change your daily caloric intake if you wanted to lose weight?
8. What is the difference between a complete protein versus an incomplete protein?
9. Give some examples of complementary proteins.
10. Why are carbohydrates important for our body?
11. What is the difference between simple carbohydrates versus complex carbohydrates?
12. What are some positive attributes by including fibre in our diet?
13. Why do you think that adults who are 50+ years old have lower fibre intake recommendations that adults under 50?
14. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Give an example of each
15. What lifestyle factors and other foods consumed may impact someone's cholesterol levels?
16. Look at each recommendation included in the Canada Food Guide. Why do you think they are including these recommendations, such as be mindful of your eating habits?
17. What are some suggestions to increase servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily routine?
18. What are some good sources of fats?
19. What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?
20. Why might some people take supplements?
21. Why is It a good idea to include foods in your diet that contain antioxidants/phytochemicals?
22. Review nutrition labels
23. Why is it important to be able to read nutrition labels?
24. Identify some ways you can eat nutritious food while keeping in mind college student barriers (finances, time, convenience, etc. )