Diet And Weight Management

Question 0

Second law of thermodynamics?

Answer 0

Systems will increase, rather than decrease entropy

The breakdown of food is not 100% efficient and energy will be lost as heat

Question 1

First law of thermodynamics

Answer 1

Energy can’t be created or destroyed

Energy intake= energy expenditure + change in energy stores

Question 2

How many males are attempting to lose weight?

How many females are attempting to lose weight?

Answer 2

28. 8% males

43. 6% females

Question 3

Effect of reducing dietary fat

Answer 3

Appears to result in reduction in body mass and fat mass
Likely due to reduction in total calorie intake

To maintain weight loss total energy derived from fat should remain low and energy from polyunsaturates should be low

Question 4

Effects of increasing dietary protein on TEF and satiety

Answer 4

May increase energy expenditure (TEF)

And reduce energy intake (satiety)