diet and energy 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHealthy livingGCSEAQA Created by: LeahamycarrollCreated on: 24-10-16 11:40 what is metabolic rate? metabolic rate is the rate at which chemical reactions take place in our cells 1 of 7 what can metabolic rate be effected by? metabolic rate can be effected by your: genes which you inherit from your parents 2 of 7 what does a balanced diet contain? carbohydrates, fats, proteins for energy. small amount of mineral ions and vitamins 3 of 7 what can happen if you do not have a balanced diet? you may become malnourished, become to fat or thin, or suffer from deficiency diseases. 4 of 7 what can happen if there is a high level of cholesterol in the blood? This increases the risk of developing plaques in the walls of the arteries 5 of 7 what happens if a clot blocks one of the arteries? this can cause a heart attack, for no blood is getting to the heart so it can not work properly. 6 of 7 what can raise blood cholesterol levels? eating saturated fats (those found in animal products). unsaturated fats lower cholesterol 7 of 7
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