Energy use , diet and nutrition Flashcards
What is energy measured in ?
Calories
Why are calories important
Provide us with energy to carry normal every day life
What is energy needed for ?
growth, Movement and development
How is energy obtained ?
Through the food we eat
What is the average amount of calories a adult needs a day ?
2500 Kcal ( male )
2000 Kcal ( female )
What depends on how many calories you have a day ?
Age
Gender
Height
Energy expenditure
Metabolic rate
Define a balanced diet
A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health:
What are vitamins ?
Vitamins are organic substances that are required for many essential process’s in the body
What does high fibre provide the body with ?
It provides fibre , which prevents constipation and can help reduce blood cholesterol
What does milk , cheese and other dairy products provide the body ?
It provides calcium which is food for nerve and muscle function as well as teeth and bone growth
What does iron provide the body with ?
Helps the immune system and assist in the production of red blood cells which carry oxygen.
What does vitamin A provide the body
For skin function and growth
What does Vitamin D provide ?
Helps the bones
What does Vitamin C provide ?
Helps the immune system, skin elasticity and blood vessel function.
What does vitamin B provide the body ?
Assist the body function
