Balanced diet in the life course Flashcards
1
Q
BMI above 25
A
Overweight
2
Q
BMI above 30
A
Obese
3
Q
Carbohydrates
A
4kcal/g
4
Q
Fat
A
9kcal/g
5
Q
Protein
A
4kcal/g
6
Q
calories for men
A
2500
7
Q
Calories for women
A
2000
8
Q
BMR
A
Rate at which body expends energy for maintenance affairs
9
Q
High BMR
A
Male Muscle Young Growing fever Stress Hyperthyroidism
10
Q
Lower BMR
A
Females less muscle Older Hypothyroidism Malnutrition
11
Q
Estimated energy requirement
A
Dietary intake to maintain energy balance in person
12
Q
Glycaemic index
A
ranks carbohydrates 1-100 depending on how they increase blood glucose levels
