Discuss at least five of the benefits associated with regular exercise
Benefits of Physical Activity
• Increased self-confidence
• Easier weight control
• More energy
• Less stress and anxiety
• Improved circulation and lung function
• Improved sleep
• Enhanced immunity
• Lowered risk of heart disease
• Lowered risk of certain cancers
• Stronger bones
• Lowered risk of diabetes
• Lowered risk of high blood pressure
• Increased quality of life
• Increased independence in life's later years
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List the different nutrition programs that work to help hungry individuals and families gain food security.
What will be an ideal response?
In the early 1900s, large city _____ began allowing retailers of individual products to sell merchandise from inside booths.
A. food cooperatives B. health food stores C. grocery stores D. warehouses
Consider an individual who leads a sedentary lifestyle with a physical activity factor of 1.4 and weighs 140 pounds. Estimate his or her total energy expenditure (TEE) using the above data.
a. 1400 Calories b. 540 Calories c. 2340 Calories d. 1960 Calories
Proteins are categorized as energy-yielding macronutrients because:
A) their structure and properties are similar to carbohydrates. B) they can provide energy without breaking down into amino acids. C) the body can convert excess amino acids into fat. D) amino acids help in the storage of dietary carbohydrates.