Lesson 1 - Principles Of Nutrtion & Hydration

Question 1

Definition of calories (cal)

Answer 1

1 calorie is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1 degree

Question 2

Definition of Kilocalories (Kcal)

Answer 2

1 Kilocalories is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 litres of water by 1 degree. Equal to 1000 calories and is used to state the value of energy in food

Question 3

Definition of joules (j)

Answer 3

Moves a mass of 1g at a velocity of 5 m/s. Approx 4.2 Joules = 1 calorie

Question 4

Definition of kilojoules (kJ)

Answer 4

Unit of energy, equivalent to 1000 joules

Question 5

What does RDA stand for

Answer 5

Recommended daily allowance

Question 6

What does DRV stand for

Answer 6

Dietary reference values

Question 7

Average amount of calories for a male

Answer 7

Between 2300 and 3200

Question 8

Average amount of calories for a female

Answer 8

Between 2000 and 2500 calories

Question 9

How much protein should an individuals consume

Answer 9

Approx 0.75g per kg body weight

Question 10

On average what percentage of an individuals diet should be carbs

Answer 10

50%

Question 11

On average what percentage of an individuals diet should be fat

Answer 11

No more than 35%

Question 12

What does si stand for

Answer 12

Safe intake