2.25: Understand that Energy Requirements vary with Activity Levels, Age and Pregnancy

FACTORS THAT AFFECT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS:

FACTOR	EXPLANATION
AGE	The Amount of Energy requirements that Young People need increases towards adulthood as this energy is needed for growth. E.g, Muscle development
ACTIVITY LEVELS	The More Active you are, the more Energy you will require to keep your body moving E.g, If you Exercise, More Muscle Contractions, More Respirations, More Energy Required
PREGNANCY	During Pregnancy, the Energy Requirements will increase as Energy is needed to support the growth of the developing fetus, as well as the Larger Mass that the Mother needs to carry around, Requiring More Energy. E.g, It is important for Mothers to consume Protein for the Growth and Repair of the baby