Biology 1A - Human Biology: Food 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHealthy livingGCSEAQA Created by: ex-JohnsonfamilyCreated on: 09-03-15 17:03 What are the seven main food groups? Carbohydrates, Protein, Water, Minerals, Vitamins, Fat, Fibre 1 of 22 Why are Carbohydrates essential to your diet? They are used to release energy. 2 of 22 Why are Fats essential to your diet? They help to keep warm and release energy. 3 of 22 Why is Protein essential to your diet? It is used to to build and repair cells. 4 of 22 Why are Vitamins and Mineral Ions essential to your diet? They are used to keep your skin, bones, blood and everything else generally healthy. 5 of 22 Why do you need energy? To fuel the chemical reactions in the body that keep you alive. 6 of 22 What are the chemical reactions in your body called? Metabolism 7 of 22 What is the name of the speed these reactions happen at? Your metabolic rate. 8 of 22 Name three things your metabolic rate can vary depending on. 1. How much muscle you have. 2. How active you are. 3. Inherited Factors 9 of 22 People who have a diet that is badly out of balance are said to be: Malnourished 10 of 22 An unbalanced can be one of two things: 1. Eating too much. 2. Eating too little. 11 of 22 Eating too much can lead to: Being overweight or obese. 12 of 22 Eating too much can be caused by: Eating too much Carbohydrates or Fat. 13 of 22 Obesity can lead to: Type 2 Diabetes, a condition where someone can't control the level of sugar in their blood. 14 of 22 Eating too little can lead to: Being underweight. 15 of 22 Not eating enough of "?" can cause "?" 1. Vitamins or Minerals 2. Deficiency Diseases 16 of 22 Exercising does what to the amount of energy? Exercise increases the amount of energy used by the body and decreases the amount stored as fat. 17 of 22 Exercise also builds muscle, what does this mean? Your metabolic rate will increase. 18 of 22 People who exercise are less likely to suffer from health problems, such as...? Obesity. 19 of 22 Inherited Factors can affect a person's: 1. Metabolic Rate 2. Cholesterol Level 20 of 22 What is Cholesterol? It is a fatty substance that's needed for good health - it's found in all of your cells. 21 of 22 What is the problem with having a high blood cholesterol level? It increases the risk of heart disease. 22 of 22
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