Unhealthy Diets Flashcards
Humans get energy by eating which nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Energy in food is measure in which units?
Joules
How many joules in 1 kilojoule?
1000 J are in 1 kJ
What happens if you consume more energy than you use?
You will gain weight.
What happens if you consume less energy than you use?
You will lose weight.
If someone does not eat enough food they may suffer from…
starvation
malnutrition
Someone who is underweight may suffer from…
Poor immune system
- Lack of energy (always feel tired)
Overweight people are at an increased risk of…
Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Some cancers
Someone who does not get enough vitamins or minerals is said to have a…
deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency leads to…
night blindness
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to…
rickets (weak bones)
What affects the amount of energy needed by your body?
Age (affects growth rate)
Body size
Level of exercise
