B1 Keeping Healthy

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  • Created on: 20-02-16 17:05
What are the 7 components of a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
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What's it called when somebody doesn't get a balanced diet?
Malnutrition
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What is meant by metabolic rate?
The rate of chemical reactions in body cells
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How do we reduce the amount of energy we take in?
Cut back on the amount of food eaten
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How do we increase the amount of energy we use?
Do more exercise
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Give 2 causes of deficiency diseases
Not having a balanced diet or lack of mineral ions and vitamins
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What is cholesterol needed for?
For the cell membranes and to make vital hormones
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Name 2 inherited factors that can affect our health
Metabolic rate and cholesterol level
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