Identifying Your Dietary Needs I Reasons people eat

Identifying Your Dietary Needs

I. Reasons people eat • Psychological a) Appetite - desire for food b) Loneliness/Boredom • Physical - Hunger

II. Metabolism • The means by which the body releases the energy in food and uses it to build and repair body tissue.

III. Basal Metabolism • The amount of energy needed by the body when it is at rest to carry out basic life functions.

IV. Calorie • Unit of energy found in food.

V. Caloric values • Protein = 4 calories per gram • Carbohydrate = 4 calories per gram • Fat = 9 calories per gram

VI. Weight Management • Eat well-balanced, low fat meals. • Eat no less than 1200 calories a day when trying to lose weight. • Exercise daily. calories exercise Maintain weight exercise Lose Weight

VII. Obesity • Boys: Being over 25% body fat. • Girls : Being over 30% body fat. • Obesity that is caused by overeating is considered to be an eating disorder.

VIII. Anorexia Nervosa • • • Severe weight loss distorted body image dry skin, brittle hair play with food excessive exercise loss of menstrual period

IX. Bulimia • Eat large amounts of food, then purge themselves by vomiting or using laxatives. • Distorted body image. • intense fear of being fat.

X. Sports Nutrition • Pregame meals should include: 1) nutrient-dense foods 2)water • Stay away from candy and sodas. • Drink plenty of water during practice and games.