Biology Core
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- Created on: 13-04-16 18:29
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- Diet And Exercise
- Metabolism - The chemical reactions that take place in the body
- Metabolic rate- The speed at which the reactions take place
- Malnutrition - not having a balanced diet leads to overweight or underweight
- Less energy in +More energy out = loss of weight
- More energy in +Less energy out = gain of weight
- Can increase blood cholesterol levels
- Cholesterol is a fatty substance made by the liver
- Can increase blood cholesterol levels
- Nutrients
- Carbohydrate
- Fats
- provide energy
- Carbohydrate
- provide energy
- Proteins - for growth and cell repair
- Fibre- helps prevent constipation (of faeces)
- Vitamins & Minerals - for healthy functioning e.g. skin ,teeth
- Metabolism - The chemical reactions that take place in the body
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