measuring energy 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyenergyA2/A-levelWJEC Created by: Chloe18Created on: 18-05-18 12:43 What is EAR? Estimated Average Requirement- the average amount of energy or a nutrient that is needed by a group of people. 1 of 8 What is LRNI? Lower Reference Nutrient Intake- the amount of a nutrient that is enough for a small number of people 2 of 8 What is RNI? Reference Nutrient Intake-the amount of a nutrient that is enough to meet the needs of a group of people 3 of 8 What is SI? Safe Index- recommended when there is not enough information on the physiological requirements for a nutrient 4 of 8 What is BMR? Baseline Metabolic Rate- the number of kilojoules the body uses to stay alive each day 5 of 8 What is PAL? Physical Activity Level- the number of kiljoules the body uses to fuel physical activity 6 of 8 What is GI? Glycaemic Index- a ranking of carbohyrate foods based on their overall effect on blood glucose levels 7 of 8 What is BMI? Body Mass Index- based on a weight:height ratio. the standard way of classing people according to fatness 8 of 8
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