Biology Keeping Healthy

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What does malnourished mean?
When someone does not have a correctly balanced diet
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What is the metabolic rate?
The speed of all the chemical reactions in your cells
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Which inherited factors can affect our health
Metabolic Rate and Cholesterol level
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What diseases are associated with being overweight?
Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease and Arthritis
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What is the function of protein in our bodies?
Building cells and enzymes and repairing tissues
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Why is exercise good for you?
It reduces your weight, increases your metabolic rate, decreases bad cholesterol and reduces stress
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What factors can affect the amount of energy that we need?
Gender, Metabolism, Age, Where you live, Pregnancy, Puberty and how active you are
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What are the uses of cholesterol in the body?
Making cell membranes and hormones
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What can too much salt lead to?
Kidney Damage
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What are the seven requirements of a healthy diet?
Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water and Fibre
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