Energy

Question 1

RNIs

Answer 1

Reference nutrient intake

Amount of each nutrient enough to meet the needs of the population
97%

Question 2

EARs

Answer 2

Estimated average requirements
50% need more
50% need less

Question 3

GDA

Answer 3

Guideline daily amount

Used on food labels

Question 4

LRNIs

Answer 4

Lower reference nutrient intake
Amount of nutrient enough for a small percentage of population
3%

Question 5

DRVs

Answer 5

Daily reference value

Estimates of the amount of energy and nutrients needed by healthy population
Developed by SCAN

Question 6

KJ

Answer 6

Kilojoule

Measurement of energy from food

Question 7

Kcal

Answer 7

Kilocalorie

Measurement for amount of calories

Question 8

What is BMR

Answer 8

Basal Metabolism rate

Amount of energy needed to maintain chemical reactions and organs

Rate of which energy is used at rest

Question 9

Factors affecting BMR

Answer 9

Metabolism

Age

Gender

Health

Physical activity

Question 10

What is BMI

Answer 10

Body mass Index

Weight to height2
Classify underweight/overweight/obese
Adults and children over 5

Question 11

Factors affecting BMI

Answer 11

Age

Gender

Weight

Height

Question 12

Causes of obesity

Answer 12

Excess energy

Overweight

Little exercise

Consume more calories than individual needs

Question 13

What makes someone obese?

Answer 13

20% above the maximum healthy weight for persons height