D1: Energy Balance

Written Report D1
Energy Balance Energy balance is the connection between the “energy in” which is the food calories which are consumed into the body through food and drink and the “energy out” which is the calories which are being used within the body for our daily energy requirements. An important aspect of sustaining energy balance is the amount of ENERGY OUT (physical activity) that you do. People who are more physically active burn more calories than those who are not as physically active.
The same amount of ENERGY IN (calories
Whenever we consume more calories and food than we expend through exercise, this is known as a positive energy balance and a negative energy balance is when there are more calories and food being expended than being consumed and due to this everything from your metabolism, to your hormonal balance, to your mood is impacted. http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-energy-balance
Energy balance is important as it indicates whether a person is going to put on weight, lose weight or stay the same weight. The energy in which we consume is converted into three main categories and they are work, storage and heat. The energy requirements in the body which includes the amount of energy required for maintenance at rest, physical activity and movement. Energy is also used for the process of digestion, absorption and transport. Energy balance is also more than just a change in weight; it also is related to what is happening in the cells which can affect metabolism and hormones.