Energy Flashcards
0
Q
What are the factors that influence energy requirements?
A
size, age, activity, climate, gender, pregnancy
1
Q
What is Oxidation?
A
Oxigen combines with food to give us energy
2
Q
What is energy balance?
A
energy in = enregy out— perfect weight
energy in } energy out— overweight/ obese
energy in { energy out— underweight
3
Q
What are empty kilocalories?
A
Foods that give us energy but do not contain any other nutrients.
4
Q
give one example of empty kilocalories
A
Fizzy Drinks
