Healthy Eating Guidelines 2 Flashcards
1
Q
why is energy needed? [2]
A
movement
keeping us warm
2
Q
what is energy commonly measured in? [2]
A
Kcal (Kilocalories) - commonly known as calories
Kj (Kilojoules)
3
Q
list the 3 main sources of energy and what their 1g equals [3]
A
carbohydrates = 3.75 Kcal
fats = 9Kcal
proteins = 4Kcal
4
Q
what does BMR stand for? [1]
A
Basal Metabolic Rate
