health test on nutrition

one pound

equals 3500 calories

unsaturated fats

good fat: olive oil, avocados, nuts, seafood

max teaspoons of sugar per day for boys

nine

bmi

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

four grams equals…

one teaspoon

insulin

unlocks cells for glucose to enter

obese

bmi greater than 30

a fist

equals about one cup

Pancreas

organ that produces insulin

overweight

bmi between 25-30

diabetes

body does not produce or make enough insulin

Cholesterol

waxy substance that leads to plaque buildup in arteries

2/3

americans who are either overweight or obese

saturated fats

bad fats: animal fat, butter

HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup)

sugar made from corn

Trans fats

manmade and helps food stay fresh longer

six

max teaspoons of sugar that girls can eat per day