Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration

Question 1

What is the average male calorie intake per day?

Answer 1

2500kcal

Question 2

What is the average female calorie intake per day?

Answer 2

2000kcal

Question 3

What are the different factors of calorie intake?

Answer 3

1. age (if still growing need more calories
2. gender
3. energy expenditure
4. basal metalbolic rate BMR (how fast energy is being used)

Question 4

What is a balanced diet?

Answer 4

Eating the right amount of calories to deal with energy expenditure, also eating different food types to provide suitable nutrients

Question 5

What does high fibre do?

Answer 5

prevents constipation an can help reduce blood cholesterol

Question 6

What do dairy products provide?

Answer 6

Provide calcium, good for nerve and muscle function as well as teeth and bone growth

Question 7

What do foods with iron in them provide?

Answer 7

Help immune system and assist the production of red blood cells which carry oxygen

Question 8

What does vitamin a provide?

Answer 8

skin function and growth

Question 9

What does vitamin d do?

Answer 9

Help the bones

Question 10

What does vitamin b do?

Answer 10

assist with functions of the body

Question 11

What are the 7 classes of food?

Answer 11

carbs, fat, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and water

Question 12

Why should you have a balance diet?

Answer 12

1. unused energy is stored as fat which could cause obesity
2. Suitable amounts of energy should be consumed to be made available for the exercise and activity carried out
3. Human body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration