B1: Human Health and Diet
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- B1: Human Health and Diet
- You need correct amounts of certain chemicals found in food: Carbohydrates=Glucose. Proteins= Amino Acids. Fats= Fatty Acids and Glycerol
- A balanced diet varies depending on age,gender,level of activity,religion and eating habits(being vegitarian)
- If too much fat and Carbohydrates are eaten they are stored in the body
- Carbs store in the liver as Glycogen or become fats
- Fats are stored under the skin or around organs
- Proteins are need for health so it is important to eat the right amount this can be worked out using this formula: EAR in g= 0.6 x Body mass in kg
- Too little protein in a diet is called Kwashiorkor
- Even though proteins cannot be stored some amino acids can be converted into other amino acids
- Proteins from fish and meat are first class proteins and proteins from plants are second class.
- To workout if someone is over or under weight you use the formula BMI= mass in kg/(height in m) squared
- Explain the importance of knowing your EAR for protein
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