NHPA obesity

Question 1

How do carbohydrates increase the risk of obesity?

Answer 1

Excessive intake of high Gi carbohydrates promotes the use of carbohydrates as the only energy source, leading to increased fat storage

Question 2

How do carbohydrates decrease the risk of obesity?

Answer 2

Low Gi foods take longer to releases glucose in the bloodstream, allowing the body to use fat as an energy source

Question 3

How does fibre decrease the risk of obesity?

Answer 3

The body will experience a feeling of satiety after eating fibre rich foods and a high fibre diet will be low in fat

Question 4

How do fats increase risk of obesity?

Answer 4

High intake of any type of fat increases the presence of adipose tissue if stored fat is not used as energy