Energy Balance Flashcards
What happens when energy input and energy output is equal.
Energy balance is even
What happens when we burn all the calories consumed
Our weight is likely to stay the same
What happens if we consume more calories than we burn off
We will gain weight
What are four different physical health issues related to obesity and being overweight?
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease ❤️
Lack of mobility 🏃♀️
Some cancers ♋️
What are three different physical health issues related to obesity and being overweight?
Depression 😔
Relationship problems 💔
Anxiety 👉👈
What are the 4️⃣ FOUR ways to reduce the risk of obesity.
Follow a healthy diet 🥗
Keep our energy balance ⚖️
Portion control 🍽️
Exercise more 🏑
Explain why to follow a healthy diet.
Use the eatwell guide 🗺️
Explain why to keep energy balance even
Input (ie, food) must equal output
Explain why to exercise more
Exercise burns calories and so we are less likely to gain weight
Explain why to portion control
Be aware of how much you eat
What is ‘grazing’
Eating mindlessly extra calories that don’t really fill you up.
How much time per day should an adolescent spend doing sport
60 minutes 🏑🏊♀️
