Table of Contents
- 1 What happens if a person consumes too much of the nutrient carbohydrates?
- 2 What occurs in the body when more calories are used for energy by the body than are consumed?
- 3 What happens when energy intake is high and energy demands are low?
- 4 What happens to excess energy consumed in the food we eat during the day?
- 5 What happens when energy intake is less than energy expenditure?
- 6 What does it mean to try and balance energy intake and energy expenditure?
What happens if a person consumes too much of the nutrient carbohydrates?
If you overdo the carbs, your blood sugar levels can get too high. This causes your body to make more insulin, which tells your cells to save the extra glucose as fat. That can be unhealthy if you’re already carrying a few extra pounds. It can lead to diabetes and other related health issues.
What occurs in the body when more calories are used for energy by the body than are consumed?
When you eat more calories than you need, your body stores the extra calories as body fat. Even a fat-free food can have a lot of calories. Excess calories in any form can be stored as body fat.
What happens if you eat more protein than carbs and fat?
High-protein diets may tout weight loss, but this type of weight loss may only be short-term. Excess protein consumed is usually stored as fat, while the surplus of amino acids is excreted. This can lead to weight gain over time, especially if you consume too many calories while trying to increase your protein intake.
What are the dangers associated with carbohydrates?
The amount of carbs you consume affects blood sugar. Taking in a lot of carbs can raise blood sugar levels. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can put you at risk for diabetes. Some people who don’t consume enough carbs have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
What happens when energy intake is high and energy demands are low?
Energy balance refers to the relationship of energy intake to energy expenditure and energy storage. Less energy expenditure than energy intake results in a positive energy balance and storage of energy primarily as body fat.
What happens to excess energy consumed in the food we eat during the day?
If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat. Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing energy we take in and energy we burn.
What happens when you consume too much protein?
Eating too much protein can worsen kidney problems, and over time can cause symptoms like bad breath, indigestion and dehydration. Certain sources of protein like meat, dairy, and processed foods can increase the risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer.
What is the effect of eating too much?
Overeating causes the stomach to expand beyond its normal size to adjust to the large amount of food. The expanded stomach pushes against other organs, making you uncomfortable. This discomfort can take the form of feeling tired, sluggish or drowsy. Your clothes also may feel tight, too.
What happens when energy intake is less than energy expenditure?
Less energy expenditure than energy intake results in a positive energy balance and storage of energy primarily as body fat. When energy expenditure exceeds energy intake, energy balance is negative and leads to weight loss.
What does it mean to try and balance energy intake and energy expenditure?
Energy expenditure is the amount of energy that a person needs to carry out physical functions such as breathing, circulating blood, digesting food, or exercising. To prevent weight gain, energy intake must be balanced with energy expenditure.