Energy

Question 1

What does BMR stand for

Answer 1

basal metabolic rate

Question 2

What is metabolism

Answer 2

Minimum amount of energy required to maintain body functions when at rest

Question 3

BMR can be measured when a person is

Answer 3

Warm
Is at complete physical and mental rest
Has been fasting for at least 12 hours

Question 4

Factors that determine energy requirement / BMR

Answer 4

Age
Occupation
Climate
Activity level
Health status eg coeliac 
Pregnancy/lactation
Gender
Size

Question 5

Role of energy in our bodies

Answer 5

Physical activity eg running
Growth in kids and pregnant women , teens
Heat generation to maintain 37*
Functioning of internal organs eg heart
Cellular activity eg nerve cells transmit pulses to brain

Question 6

Average energy requirements children and young teenagers

Answer 6

1400-2200 calories

Question 7

Average daily energy requirements teenagers

Answer 7

1800 to 2600 calories

Question 8

Average daily energy requirements adults

Answer 8

1800 to 2600 cal

Question 9

What is energy balance

Answer 9

Energy input (food) should balance with energy output (exercise) to maintain A healthy weight

Question 10

Who established current dietary guidelines in Ireland

Answer 10

Dieticians and health nutritionists 
The health service executive (HSE)
The department of health 
The food safety authority (FSAI)
The Irish nutrition dietetic institute

Question 11

Some health eating guidelines

Answer 11

Consume foods from all food groups
Limit food on higher shelves 
Read nutrition labels for feta, sugar salt
Avoid takeaways and ready meals, high salt
Use fresh ingredients
Limit salt 
Smaller servings
5 a Day
Low fat dairy
Lean meat
Polyunsaturated spread
Grill , bake, steam , boil don’t fry
2-3 litres water a day
Sensible with alcohol

Question 12

What’s the reference intake (RI)

Answer 12

Daily intake level of a nutrient that’s sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of a certain gender/age group

Question 13

What are RIs used to

Answer 13

Provide nutritional information on packaging.

Evaluate meal plans and diets for those with dietary need eg coeliac .

Question 14

What is the purpose of a food composition table

Answer 14

Provide information on the nutrient and energy content

Question 15

What are food composition tables used for

Answer 15

Compare nutritional information by consumers do they can make the best choice for their health.

Compile diets for specific clients eg coeliac