Energy Balance Fact file Joules: a joule is a unit of measurement used for measuring energy; Joule to the amount ofenergy needed to lift to 100 gram object 1 1 metre into the air a calorie is a unit for measurement which is usually used to show how much food can be consumed and is usually on the back of most food packaging wrat about io Energy balance this is how much energy you both take in and expend this should be balanced extoj either taking in or expending too much has negative consequences This is crucial for at most of the time they need to maintain steady weight and have high energy Levels to match their levels of exertion. Negative energy intake: this is when you do not consume enough energy causing lack ofit in the mean body, this will cause a loss in overall energy and may make you feel tired, it also leads to aloss in and weight if maintained for fong Enough Positive energy intake: This is when you take in more energy in what you need, this can cause the body to increase in weight. Bodybuilding, this is what the body is made of and what it is, it is fat and muscle, an athlete will need to know This is because a sprinter will have high muscle but a long distance runner will have relatively low amount of muscle so that they can stay lean and light Body fat percentage: this is what percentage of the body is made of fat and is usually lower in men than Women; It can be calculated by using body callipers. Report: There are many different effects of not having your energy intake being balanced, the way to calculate your energy balance is by using your BMR which stands for Basal Metabolic Rate which is the amount of energy used whilst att rest is calculated using age, Gender weight and height, this will give you the amount of energy you need to take in to keep at a consistent weight. J Having a positive energy balance will mean an increase in weight but will still give someone the energy to get on with a day or to perform in a sport Dekampe Having a negative energy balance has more negative consequences, this is because having anegative energy balance This is because it would not provide the energy needed to perform in a sport and compete with others that do not have the energy, also make the athlete lose weight and they will also lose muscle and muscle tone which will also affect their performance. Example requu a Cot of inform n. Lovus This missing