B2.1.3 - Unhealthy Diet Flashcards
1
Q
Humans get energy by eating which nutrients?
A
Carbohydrates
Lipids
2
Q
Energy in food is measure in which units?
A
Joules
3
Q
How many joules in 1 kilojoule?
A
1000 J are in 1 kJ
4
Q
What happens if you consume more energy than you use?
A
You will gain weight.
5
Q
What happens if you consume less energy than you use?
A
You will lose weight.
6
Q
If someone does not eat enough food they may suffer from…
A
starvation
malnutrition
7
Q
Someone who is underweight may suffer from…
A
- Poor immune system
- Lack of energy (always feel tired)
8
Q
Overweight people are at an increased risk of…
A
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Some cancers
9
Q
Someone who does not get enough vitamins or minerals is said to have a…
A
deficiency
10
Q
Vitamin A deficiency leads to…
A
night blindness
11
Q
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to…
A
rickets (weak bones)
12
Q
What affects the amount of energy needed by your body?
A
- Age (affects growth rate)
- Body size
- Level of exercise
