Diet and nutrition

• What is the energy from food and drink measured in?

  Kilocalories (kcal)
• The more calories we consume the more energy we have.
• What happens if we don’t use all the energy we consume?


  We gain weight.
• On average how many calories should women and men have per day?

  Men - 2500, Women - 2000
• Why is the number of calories women need less than the number of calories men need?

  Because men have more muscle than women so they use up more energy.
• Other reasons why people’s calorie/energy requirements would be different?

  Age, height, active levels, weight.
• What is a balanced diet?


  When your calorie intake matches your body's requirements.