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What can malnourishment cause in individuals?
Overweight
or
underweight
conditions
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What are the two types of nutrients that provide energy?
Carbohydrates
and
lipids
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Name a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Fruits and vegetables
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Why do we need energy from food?
For all
activities
, including
sleeping
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What should make up the largest part of your diet?
Carbohydrate-based
foods
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How is energy in food measured?
In
joules
(J) or
kilojoules
(kJ)
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How many joules are in 2 kJ?
2000
joules
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What happens if you consume less energy than you use?
You will lose
body mass
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What is starvation?
Not
eating
enough
food
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What are three problems caused by being underweight?
Health
problems, lack of energy,
vitamin
deficiencies
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Why is it unhealthy to be overweight?
It increases risk of
various
diseases
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What is obesity?
Being extremely
overweight
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Name three diseases that obese people are more likely to suffer from.
Heart disease
,
stroke
, diabetes
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What is a
vitamin
or
mineral
deficiency
?
Not having enough of a vitamin or mineral
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What can a vitamin A deficiency lead to?
Night blindness
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What condition can a vitamin D deficiency cause?
Rickets
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What factors affect the amount of energy you need?
Age
,
body size
, and activity level
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How does exercise affect energy requirements?
More exercise increases
energy needs
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What is the typical energy requirement for a child aged 5-11?
Varies, but generally lower than
adults
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Who needs more energy: a farmer or a librarian?
A
farmer
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What is the relationship between energy intake and body mass?
Excess energy intake
leads to weight gain
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What is the role of carbohydrates in the diet?
They provide
energy
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Why should lipids and sweets be consumed in small quantities?
They can lead to
weight gain
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What is the main purpose of a balanced diet?
To provide
necessary nutrients
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How can malnourishment affect health?
It can lead to
obesity
or
underweight
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What are the consequences of not consuming enough vitamins?
Health issues and
deficiencies
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