Chapter 2 - Diet

Question 1

Balanced diet

Answer 1

It is defined as eating:
•The right amount 
•The right amount of calories
•According to how much you exercise 
•Different food types to provide suitable nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Question 2

Calorie

Answer 2

A unit which measures hear or energy production in the body, normally expressed as Kcal

Question 3

Carbohydrate

Answer 3

The body’s preferred energy source

Question 4

Dehydration

Answer 4

Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body

Question 5

Hydration

Answer 5

Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body

Question 6

Rehydration

Answer 6

Consuming water to restore hydration

Question 7

Minerals

Answer 7

Inorganic substances which assist the body with many of its functions, eg bone formation (calcium)

Question 8

Nutrition

Answer 8

The intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition is an adequate, well balanced diet l, combined with regular physical activity

Question 9

Obese

Answer 9

A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. A body mass index (BMI) or over 30 or over 20% above standard standard weight for height ratio.

Question 10

Vitamins

Answer 10

Organic substances that are required for many essential processes in the body, eg vitamin A for structure and function of the skin.