Organic substances which are essential in small amounts to regulate the metabolism and maintain the immune system
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A poor diet can cause some diseases .Name them all
Too little vitamin D in the diet can lead to rickets, which affects the proper growth of the skeleton. Type 2 diabetes is also a problem related to poor diet.
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What is Metabolic rate ?
The metabolic rate is the speed at which such chemical reactions take place in the body.
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What is respiration ?
Respiration is a chemical reaction that allows cells to release energy from food.
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Name some of the factors that cause variation to one's metabolic rate
Age , gender , inherited factors , the proportion of muscle to fat in the body and the amount of exercise and other physical activity
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Where's cholesterol made in and what is it needed for ? what happens if you've got too much cholesterol in your blood ?
The cholesterol level in the blood can affect health. Cholesterol is made in the liver and is needed for healthy cell membranes. However, too much cholesterol in the blood increases the risk of heart disease and diseased arteries.
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A poor diet can cause some diseases .Name them all
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Too little vitamin D in the diet can lead to rickets, which affects the proper growth of the skeleton. Type 2 diabetes is also a problem related to poor diet.
Card 3
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What is Metabolic rate ?
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Card 4
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What is respiration ?
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Card 5
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Name some of the factors that cause variation to one's metabolic rate
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