B1 - B1.1 - Keeping Healthy

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Carbohydrates are consumed to...?
Gain energy and to make cell structures
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Fats are consumed to...?
Gain energy and insulation
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Proteins are consumed to...?
Control cell reactions (enzymes) and to build cell structures
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Vitamins and minerals are consumed to...?
Help our bodies function well
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What is malnourishment?
Malnourishment is the result of unbalanced diets and can lead to a person being under/overweight and deficiency diseases
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High intakes of high energy foods lead to type 2 diabetes, what is type 2 diabetes?
It is where a person's body is unable to control their blood sugar levels so must have careful control over their diet
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A person gains mass when...?
The energy consumed in a foods is more than the energy used by the body
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A person loses mass when?
The energy consumed in a foods is less than the energy used by the body
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What is metabolic rate?
The amount of energy used in a certain period
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