Identifying Your Dietary Needs

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Identifying Your Dietary Needs
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I. Reasons people eat

• Psychological
• a) Appetite - desire for food
• b) Loneliness/Boredom
• Physical - Hunger

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II. Metabolism

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

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III. Basal Metabolism

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

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IV. Calorie

• Unit of energy found in food.

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V. Caloric values

• Protein 4 calories per gram
• Carbohydrate 4 calories per gram
• Fat 9 calories per gram

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VI. Weight Management

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

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Lose Weight
Maintain weight
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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.

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VIII. Anorexia Nervosa

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

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IX. Bulimia

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

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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.