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Chapter 3
Home Economics - 1st Year - @Home
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Biological traits or characteristics passed from parents to their children |
| Lifestyle | The way in which we live |
| Balanced diet | A balanced diet is one that contains all the nutrients a person needs in the correct proportions |
| Food Pyramid | Is a visual representation of how different foods and drinks contribute towards a healthy balanced diet |
| Oxidation | Oxygen is used to burn and break down food |
| Kilo-calories | Kcal |
| Kilojoules | kJ |
| Basal metabolic rate | The basic amount of energy the body needs to keep the body's organs functioning while at rest. |
| Energy balance | When energy input = to energy out put |
| Factors influencing energy requirements | Gender, Climate, Activity levels, Pregnancy and breastfeeding, Age and Size |
| Sedentary | Is one that is not very active |