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Question 1

Energy

Answer 1

the fuel our bodies need, to stay alive and carry out physical activity

Question 2

EAR

Answer 2

estimated average requirements-the average amount of energy or if a nutrients required by people in a particular age group

Question 3

Functions of energy
why do we need it?

Answer 3

Energy is needed for growth,development and all the bodies processes like breathing. It’s also needed during pregnancy,lactation and puberty as well as any physical activity.

Question 4

How does BMR affect energy requirements

Answer 4

(your bmr is the amount of energy your body needs at rest) Infants and young children have a high BMR sue to rapid growth and development, men also usually have a higher BMR due to a large muscle mass. Elderly people have a low BMR because muscle mass decreases with age. 75% of energy is needed to maintain our BMR.

Question 5

how does PAL influence energy requirements?

Answer 5

Energy is used for all body activities so the high your PAL the higher your energy requirements.

Question 6

How does age affect energy requirements?

Answer 6

During childhood and adolescence energy requirements increase due to growth, however ageing reduces energy need as growth has stopped,levels of PAL may decline and metabolism slows

Question 7

how does pregnancy affect energy requirements?

Answer 7

During the final trimester a women’s energy requirements are slightly higher to accommodate the developing baby however it’s only by an extra 200kcals a day.

Question 8

How many kcals does 1g of fat provide

Answer 8

9kcals

Question 9

how many kcals does 1g of protein provide

Answer 9

4kcals

Question 10

how many kcals does 1g of carbohydrates provides

Answer 10

3.75kcals

Question 11

how can food intake help to achieve energy balance?

Answer 11

eating nutrient dense food rather than energy dense means you can meet energy needs without taking in unnecessary kcals.

Question 12

how can portion size help someone to manage their weight

Answer 12

correct portions sizes are just as important as having a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight because even if you eat the right food you may be consuming too much.

Question 13

how many kcals should men consume

Answer 13

2500 kcals

Question 14

how many kcals shoukd women consume

Answer 14

2000 kcals

Question 15

If you eat less food then you need you..

Answer 15

lose weight

Question 16

if you eat more food than you need you..

Answer 16

gain weight

Question 17

food intake

Answer 17

It is important to consume foods that are nutrient dense rather than energy dense to meet energy needs without taking in unnecessary kilocalories .

Maintaining regular eating patterns and avoiding mindless eating.

Cooking methods can also contribute to the energy content of the food we eat when preparing food choosing healthier cooking methods such as steaming or grilling.

Question 18

food labels

Answer 18

help consumers make effective food choices when shopping, over time this can have a considerable impact on energy balance and weight management.

Question 19

how does gender affect energy requirements

Answer 19

males tend to need more energy from food than females as they usually have a larger body size and more muscle mass.