Define balanced diet.
A balanced diet is a diet that contains all the nutrients needed by the body in the correct amount.
When energy expenditure is more than energy intake, what can it lead to?
weight loss
Why do male require more energy than female?
As they have more muscle mass
When your BMI is at 27.5, it means you are at high risk of developing what kind of conditions?
Coronary heart disease, diabetes type 2 and hypertension
Which nutrient provide the body with the main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What are the three advices found on the sides of my healthy plate?
exercise regularly, choose water and choose healthier oils
What is the energy used to carry out bodily activities called?
Energy expenditure
Define variety in a balanced diet.
Variety means to have more than one type of food in our diet.
Why do elderly requires less energy as compared to teenagers?
Because elderly are less active
Which nutrient is needed by the body for repair and maintenance of body cells and tissue?
Proteins
What is the nutritional tool that we can use in order to ensure a balanced diet?
My Healthy Plate
State the formula for calculating BMI?
Weight in Kg divide by Height in metres times Height