Home - Ec Chapter 3 - BALANCED EATING

Question 1

Being healthy is determined ‘by 3 things:

Answer 1

Genetics biological traits or characteristics passed from parents to their children 2 Environment
how Lifestyle we live. the This way can which improve we our live. chances While we of having cannot a control long, our healthy
genetic make- -Up, we can control

Question 2

Lifestyle factors that contrilbute to good health

Answer 2

Take precautions against illness, e g getting childhood injection s. . Have a good personal hygiene
regime.. Take regular exercise. . Eat a balanced diet. . A void behaviours that are dangerous to health
Get sufficient rest, . Take time out to relax. . Lead a lifestyle that promotes good mental health
(PPEBBRL)Paul Prefers Eating Breakfast Before Running Laps

Question 3

Healthy eating guidelines

Answer 3

Eat plenty of diferent coloured fresh fruit and vegetables. 2. Choose wholegralin bread, cereals, pasta
and rice, instead of white. 3. Choose low-fat products when possible, e.g. low-fat milk, cheese and
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yoghurt. 4. Choose fresh lean meats, chicken and fsh instead of processed meats, e.g
sausages. Choose healthy cooking methods where possible, e g baking or steaming instead of frying.
6 Limit salt intake. Do not add it at the table. While cooking, flavour with herbs and pepper instead
Avoid foods with a high salt content eg rashers. 7. Drink two litres of water per day

Question 4

empty calories

Answer 4

Foods which only provide energy and calories only and no other nutrients are known as ‘empty calory foods’ Eg Fizzy
drinks, Cola, sweets

Question 5

Hidden Sugars

Answer 5

Hidden sugars are added sugars disguised with less well-known names and in products where you would not expect to find them,even though the product doesnt taste sweet e.g tomato pasta sauces in a jar

Question 6

balanced diet

Answer 6

a diet that contains the combinations of foods that provide the proper proportions of nutrients

Question 7

Energy

Answer 7

The body needs energy for all it’s functions and tasks eg digesting food, breathing, sleeping and
walking Inside the body, the foods we eat are broken down to create heat and energy

Question 8

Measuring Energy

Answer 8

The amount of energy provided by food is measured in kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (KJ)

Question 9

Energy balance

Answer 9

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the basic amount of energy the body needs to keep the body’s
organs functioning while at rest. . Extra energy is then needed for any activities we do, such as
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walking, running or cycling. . Energy balance is when energy input (food) = energy output. . When this
balance is maintained, people’s body weight remains healthy, A healthy body weight is one very
important factor for good health

Question 10

Factors influencing energy requirements

Answer 10

Age,Gender,Climate,Weight,Pregnancy,Activity level