Priority Health Issues Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term energy balance?
A
Energy input is the amount of calories consumed through eating and drinking.
Energy output is the amount of calories burned through physical activity.
Energy balance occurs when energy taken in balances with energy used up.
Energy balance is important to maintain a healthy weight.
2
Q
Cardiovascular heart disease risk factors?
A
Eating too much salt.
A diet low in antioxidants.
Family history.
Diabetes.
Smoking.
Eating too much fat.
Too much alcohol.
Lack of physical activity.
