Energy

Question 1

What is Energy?

Answer 1

Energy is the capacity to do work

Question 2

What are the four types of Energy?

Answer 2

The four types of Energy are Mechanical, Chemical, Heat and Electrical energy

Question 3

What are the four types of Energy?

Answer 3

The four types of Energy are Mechanical, Chemical, Heat and Electrical energy

Question 4

What is Mechanical Energy?

Answer 4

Mechanical energy is for the movement of muscles voluntarily and involuntarily

Question 5

What is Chemical Energy?

Answer 5

Chemical energy is for all chemical and metabolic reactions

Question 6

What is Heat Energy?

Answer 6

Heat energy is to maintain the body’s temperature

Question 7

What is Electrical Energy?

Answer 7

Electrical energy is for the transmission of nervous impulses

Question 8

What are the three main nutrients which supply energy to the body?

Answer 8

The three main nutrients are Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate.

Question 9

What are some energy dense foods?

Answer 9

Cereals, Egg yolk, Starchy Vegetables and Nuts

Question 10

How is energy released in the body?

Answer 10

Energy is released in a reaction between glucose and oxygen which takes place in all body cells.

Question 11

What are the measurements of kcal for fat, carb and protein?

Answer 11

Protein is 4kcal
Carbohydrates is 4kcal
Fat is 9kcal