Health - Nutrition Questions Study Guide Graded A+

Identify two possible side effects from taking diet pills. {Ans: - help suppress appetite - drowsiness - anxiety}Explain the difference between simple vs complex carbs? {Ans: simple: sugars, energy right away complex: starches, has to break down into simple before providing energy}What is the difference between fasting and anorexia? {Ans: Fasting: willing abstinence from all food for a period of time Anorexia: An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat}What are three healthful ways to manage weight? {Ans: - exercise - don't overeat - eat healthy}What are the six groups of nutrients? {Ans: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, (Water)}How many calories are there per gram of fat protein and carbohydrates in food? {Ans: Fat: 9 Protein: 4 Carbs: 4}