Diet Flashcards

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1
Q

A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

A

balanced diet

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2
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Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.

A

moderation

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3
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Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.

A

more

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4
Q

When energy intake decreases and energy expenditure increases, body weight ______________.

A

goes down

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5
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Energy intake is equal to energy expenditure.

A

Energy balance

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6
Q

_____________ increases the risk of diet related diseases.

A

Obesity

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7
Q

What are the key nutrients in a balanced diet (tick ALL that apply)

A

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Fibre

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8
Q

The best way to build and repair muscle is to increase what in your diet?

A

Protein

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9
Q

If you don’t eat enough fibre you may become

A

constipated

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10
Q

This is NOT needed in higher amount as our diet by our body?

A

Fibre

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