Energy & Energy Definitions Flashcards
(5 cards)
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BMR definition
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Your basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body needs to receive for basic life-sustaining functions.
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Energy balance definition
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the balance of calories you get through eating and drinking compared to calories burned through physical activity
3
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Empty kilo kal definition
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Empty calories come from foods that have little to no nutritional value eg. cakes, sweets, soft drinks, biscuits
4
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How is energy measured
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Energy is measured in kilocalories or kilojoules
5
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what Factors effect energy requirements
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Age, physical activities, weight, climate, gender, resting energy