Energy & Calories (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What unit is used to measure energy from food?
What unit is used to measure energy from food?
Calories (Kcal)
How many Kcal per day does the average adult male require?
How many Kcal per day does the average adult male require?
2500 Kcal
How many Kcal per day does the average adult female require?
How many Kcal per day does the average adult female require?
2000 Kcal
Which conditions can result from insufficient nutrients?
Which conditions can result from insufficient nutrients?
Anaemia, rickets and scurvy
What happens to unused energy from food?
What happens to unused energy from food?
It is stored as fat
What happens if you eat too much in relation to your activity level?
What happens if you eat too much in relation to your activity level?
You will become overweight
What happens if you eat too little in relation to your activity level?
What happens if you eat too little in relation to your activity level?
You will become underweight
Which factors affect the number of calories a person needs?
Which factors affect the number of calories a person needs?
Age, gender, height & exercise
Which nutrients are required in our diet?
Which nutrients are required in our diet?
Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins
Why do we need to eat a variety of foods?
Why do we need to eat a variety of foods?
No single food contains all nutrients