AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · 8585
Specification 3.2.3.2, 3.5.1.1 · Paper 1
Revise: Energy NeedsPhysical activity level (PAL) describes how active someone is. It takes account of how much physical activity they do and how energetic it is. A person who does substantial walking, sport or physical work has a higher PAL than someone who spends much of the day sitting.
- Revise: Influences on Food Choice
How physically active a person is; it influences how much energy they need from food.