Starter
You could think about:
Why are
carbohydrates needed
in our diet?
How much
carbohydrate is
needed?
Health problems
which could occur
Theory Lesson 2 –
BMR, energy sources, nutritional
information/ traffic light labelling
CARBOHYDRATES ARE NEEDED FOR ENERGY!
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate, meaning the
smallest amount of energy needed for a person to stay
alive…things like breathing and keeping your heart
beating.
Did you know that these basic processes can take up a
whopping 75% of your daily energy!!
Draw a mind map then
write the 4 factors
which can affect a
person’s BMR.
Starter Answers
Theory Lesson 2 –
BMR, energy sources,
nutritional information/
traffic light labelling
Did you write these down? In enough detail?
Adapt your answers in your books.
Age –
BMR decreases as
we get older due
to reduction of
muscle mass.
Factor’s which affects a
persons BMR.
GenderWoman, in general, have a
lower BMR than men as they
are generally smaller and tend
to have less muscle mass.
Weight and HeightHeavier or larger
bodies need more
calories, so have a
higher BMR.
ExerciseIt’s all about the muscle –
regular exercise (especially
strength training) increases
muscle, which raises your
BMR.