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Measure of how much energy your get from this food Your body needs calories to function! Based on amount per serving

> 5% DV of a nutrient is LOW 20% DV of a nutrient is HIGH

What Are They? A unit or measurement of energy Basal Metabolic Rate The number of calories you need to sustain basic life activities 3,500 calories= 1 pound of fat

You consume more calories than your body burns a day. Your body stores these calories for another day when calories are scarce.

You consume less calories than your body burns a day. Your body will use calories from your fat cells and glycogen for energy.

The extra calories you consume from carbohydrates are converted into glycogen and stored in your muscles and liver.

Once glycogen stores are full, your body stores excess calories in your fat cells. You do not gain fat cells, they just shrink or grow.

abnormal eating patterns that endangers a person’s physical and mental health

• An eating disorder that is characterized by self-starvation or excessive exercising • Still see themselves as fat even if they are not Side effects: Severe weight loss, weakness, sleep disturbances, anemia, dizziness, periods stop, infertility, kidney/liver failure, heart attack

An eating disorder that is characterized by bingeing and then purging to get rid of the food Binging = eating huge quantities of food at one time, often uncontrollable Purging = the use of self induced vomiting or laxatives to prevent weight gain (very secretive) Side effects: Swelling , dehydration, irregular period, damage to esophagus, teeth, and mouth

Bingeing is eating excessive amounts of food during short period of time until uncomfortably full No purging occurs (i.e. they don’t throw up) Often uncontrollable Side effects: Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, decreased mobility, heart disease, liver and kidney issues, heart attack

The causes of eating disorders are complex and may be intertwined A single factor may not lead to problem eating patterns However, when several factors occur together, an eating disorder may be triggered

Society assigns certain values to genders Ex. Women need to be thin to be considered “attractive” Ex. Men need to be strong and muscular to be “attractive” Society provides makeup, cosmetic surgery, etc. to help make us “more beautiful” Society discriminates against those who don’t fit into the mold created of “perfection”

In the media, thin = happy The media portrays unattainable and unrealistic bodies as “perfect” ex. tall, thin, model-types The media photoshops and filters images to make images look “perfect” Discuss: Do you think there has been a positive change toward more positive messages in recent years?

milk,egg,peanut,soy,wheat,tree nut,shellfish,fish and sesame

Tree nuts can cause a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). If you have a tree nut allergy, keep an epinephrine injection device with you at all times. Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.

Walnut,almond,hazelnut,cashew,pistachio and brazil nuts.

Not washing cutlery between different foods.

Different foods that have been in contact with each other, either directly or indirectly.The best way to stay safe is to avoid the food that has been in contact with the allergen.

1500mg

Over half

Processed foods,labels and serving size.

Sodium is a macrominerals .This impacts our required sodium intake because too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

can be controlled or changed. Blood pressure Cholesterol levels Smoking Diabetes Weight or obesity Lack of physical activity Diet Stress