B1B 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHuman health and dietGCSEOCR Created by: ellxeCreated on: 09-04-16 14:49 What are the essential nutrients you need from a balanced diet? Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre 1 of 10 What are carbohydrates made of and where are they stored? Made of simple sugars e.g. glucose. Stored in the liver as glycogen or are converted into fats. 2 of 10 What are fats made of and where are they stored? Fatty acids or glycerol. Stored under skin/around organs as adipose tissue. 3 of 10 What are proteins made of and how do they get stored? Amino acids. They don't get stored. 4 of 10 What problems can too little protein cause? Kwashiorkor. It is mainly a problem in developing countries. 5 of 10 What is EAR and what is the equation? Estimated Average daily Requirement of protein. EAR (g) = 0.6 x body mass (kg) 6 of 10 What is BMI? Body Mass Index. A guide to whether you are underweight, healthy, overweight or obese. 7 of 10 How do you work out BMI? BMI = body mass (kg)/(height (m))2 8 of 10 If someone has a BMI of 24 are they healthy? Yes. 9 of 10 Why is BMI not always reliable? Athletes have a lot of muscle, that weighs more than fat. They come out with a high BMI even though they are healthy. 10 of 10
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