Weight Control

Question 1

Energy balance is important for weight control. State why.

Answer 1

States one of the below:

1) if you eat excess energy than you will become overweight or obese.
2) If you don’t get enough energy than you will be underweight and malnourished.

Question 2

Give two reasons why somebody may be underweight.

Answer 2

One of the below:

1) isn’t eating enough calories
2) food groups aren’t balanced
3) not getting the correct vitamins and minerals.
4) Suffering from a mental disease (i.e. anorexia)

Question 3

Why are high cholesterol levels bad?

Answer 3

High level blood cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease.

Question 4

Why are saturated fats less healthy than unsaturated fats?

Answer 4

They increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood.