Role of Energy in the Body (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which three macronutrients provide energy to the body?
Which three macronutrients provide energy to the body?
Carbs, proteins, fats
Which macronutrient is the body's preferred energy source?
Which macronutrient is the body's preferred energy source?
Carbohydrates
What percentage of daily energy intake does the brain consume?
What percentage of daily energy intake does the brain consume?
Approximately 20%
Which macronutrient provides the most concentrated form of energy?
Which macronutrient provides the most concentrated form of energy?
Fats
Which vitamins require dietary fats to be absorbed?
Which vitamins require dietary fats to be absorbed?
A, D, E, and K
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
Body repair and growth
What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?
What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?
Minimum energy needed at rest
How does muscle tissue affect BMR?
How does muscle tissue affect BMR?
More muscle increases BMR
Which groups require additional energy beyond basic maintenance needs?
Which groups require additional energy beyond basic maintenance needs?
Children, adolescents, pregnant women
Energy expenditure during physical activity depends on which factors?
Energy expenditure during physical activity depends on which factors?
Intensity, duration, weight, fitness
One kilocalorie equals approximately how many kilojoules?
One kilocalorie equals approximately how many kilojoules?
4.2 kJ
What happens with positive energy balance?
What happens with positive energy balance?
Weight gain
What % of energy should come from carbohydrates according to dietary recommendations?
What % of energy should come from carbohydrates according to dietary recommendations?
45-65%