Energy🍬 Flashcards
Factors that influence a persons energy requirement
Age, body weight, health, gender, lifestyle, pregnant, occupation/job
Define BMR
Basal metabolic rate is the rate that a person uses energy in basic bodily functions like breathing
Uses of energy in the body
Maintain body temperature, fight infections, muscle contractions, heart pumping blood, nervous impulses, chemical reactions, release hormones, brain function
PAL meaning
Physical activity level eps (total energy exposure/BMR)
What is a positive energy balance
Weight gain due to more energy taken in than released in activity
What is an energy balance
Equal balance between energy consumption and energy release
What is a negative energy balance
Where more activity than food is consumed so not enough energy causing a person to loose weight
How much energy does 1g carbohydrates give?
1g carbs = 3.75kcal
How much energy does 1g protein give?
1g protein = 4kcal
How much energy does 1g fats give?
1g fat = 9kcal
How much energy does 1g alcohol give?
1g = 9kcal
Protein function
Hormones, enzymes, antibodies to fight and repair cells, growth of muscle mass, iron transport
How many essential amino acids are there?
8 essential out of 20 types
What are indispensable/ essential amino acids
Cannot be produced by the body
What is HBV protein with examples
Contains all amino acids for example eggs, chicken, milk
LBV protein meaning and examples
Doesn’t contain all essential amino acids so must be eaten via protein complementation. For example, beans, breads, pulses, rice
Examples of protein complementation in a dish
Hummus and pita, beans on toast, dhal and rice
Deficient in protein repercussions
Slower growth, weaker muscles, enzymes limited so slowed digestion, bad immune system, liver failure
What factors determine good health
Diet, lifestyle (activity), sleep, regular meals, relax time, clean water, not overloaded with stress
Define malnutrition
A person under OR over eating