What does the term 'basal metabolic rate' (BMR) mean?
The amount of energy your body needs to complete various levels of exercise.
The amount of energy your body needs to maintain bodily functions such as breathing and maintaining a heartbeat.
The amount of energy your body needs in order to lose weight through having a higher energy expenditure.
Females usually have a higher BMR than males due to having greater muscle mass.
True
False
How much energy in terms of kilocalories (kcal) does one gram of fat provide?
3.75 kcal
4 kcal
9 kcal
What percentage of our daily food intake should fat make up?
No more than 35%
No more than 45%
No more than 25%
What percentage of our daily food intake should protein make up?
35%
15%
50%
Which of these individuals would need to increase their energy requirements?
A female who does not exercise
An elderly individual
A pregnant / lactating woman
Which of the following terms best describes energy balance?
The relationship between the calories you consume and the prevention of health related diseases.
The relationship between the energy consumed through food and the energy used up through activity.
The relationship between the amount of energy your body needs to maintain normal functions and the energy consumed through food.
How many pieces of small fruit make up one portion?
1 piece of fruit
2 pieces of fruit
3 pieces of fruit
We should consume more energy dense than nutrient dense foods.
How many servings of beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins are recommended per day?
1 serving
2 servings
3 servings