Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE
Energy Balance and Homeostasis
What Energy Balance and Homeostasis means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy Balance and Homeostasis
The equilibrium between energy intake (kilocalories/kilojoules) and total energy expenditure (TEE), governed by the laws of thermodynamics and physiological regulation.
Topics that use Energy Balance and Homeostasis
- Food, nutrition and health (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Bioavailability and Absorption
- Bioavailability and Nutrient Interaction
- Dextrinisation
- Diet-Related Health Conditions
- Dietary Requirements and Hydration
- Emulsification
- Energy Balance and Metabolic Homeostasis
- Etiology of Diet-Related Health Conditions
Using Energy Balance and Homeostasis in the exam
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