TEDx – In the TEDx titled, “Solution for the Obesity Epidemic”, Dr. Elisabeth van Rossum from Erasmus University discussed that crash diets increase your hunger hormones and satiety hormones decrease. This becomes a cycle of feeling hungry and when you eat a person does not feel full. In summary, low calorie or crash diets do not work and it is called the “Yo Yo Effect”.

TB2020 – It takes more time to breakdown carbohydate as compared to protein foods in the stomach.

FGDE2025 – According to the Food Group Exchange List which of the following is NOT considered in the healthy fruit category?

TB2020 – It is as simple as this!  “Energy In must equal Energy Out” in order for people to maintain their weight.  If they want to reduce weight they will need to exercise more or eat less!

P24 – Most adults need approximately _______ grams of protein per day.

PC2025 – In the Podcast titled, “A Deep Deep Dive into Energy”, the speakers discussed that there is a lot of confusion, a calorie is technically a kilocalore (Kcal) it is that simple.

CDCV – In the Center for Disease Control (CDC) video titled, “The Obesity Epidemic – Health Matters”, Dr. O’Toole, MD stated the changes in the envioronment over the past 50 years has contributed most to the obestity epidemic in the United States. Which of the following is NOT has not played a significant role in these environmental changes?

TB2020 – When a swimmer waits on the starting block for the race but is not swimming yet is is called _____ energy.

TB2020 – Although some marketers claim taking a B vitamins will boost energy this is a myth and not supported by scientific research. The feeling of more energy is due to thier caffeine and other herbal stimulants.

PC2025 – In the Podcast titled, “A Deep Deep Dive into Viamins, Antioxidants, and Phytochemicals”, the key note speakers discussed how most vitamins humans can not make but need to consume them through food. Which vitamin if consumed in excess will be flushed out in your urine?