Unhealthy Diet Flashcards
1
Q
What units do we use to measure the energy in food
A
kJ or J
kilojoules or joules
2
Q
How many J in a kJ
A
1000
3
Q
Taking in more energy from your food than what you need can lead to being..
A
overweight
4
Q
Taking in less energy from your food than you need can lead to being…
A
underweight
5
Q
Risks of being underweight
A
- poor immune system
- lack of vitamins or minerals
- growth and development issues
6
Q
Risks of being overweight
A
- heart disease
- stroke
- diabetes
7
Q
Give an example of a deficiency disease and the causes of this disease
A
night blindness
cause: not having enough vitamin A
