Energy And Nutrients Flashcards
What is a lipid?
Fats and oils that provide energy
What are proteins?
They are used for growth and repair
What are vitamins/minerals?
They are needed to grow, develop and function
What are carbohydrates?
They are your main source of energy
What the units that energy is measured in?
Joules or kilojoules which are made up of 1000 joules
What are examples of chemical energy?
Food, fuel and batteries
What is an example of thermal energy
Hot objects
What is an example of kinetic energy
Moving objects
What is an example of Gravitational potential
Position in a gravitational field
What is an example of elastic energy
Changing shape, stretching, or squashing
What are the 5 types of energy stores
Chemical, thermal, kinetic, GP and elastic
What unit is power measured in?
Watts or kilowatts
12000W = 12KW