Keeping healthy

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What are carbohydrates, fats and proteins needed for in the body?
Carbs: Primary energy source. Fats: Backup energy reserve. Proteins: Growth and cell repair.
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What are problems of an unbalanced diet?
Malnourished- Underweight: not enough energy. Overweight:Too much energy, high fat content. Heart problems.
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What is the metabolic rate? How does it vary?
The number of energy reactions in cells over time. Can vary by age, gender, fat:muscle, exercise, genes
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What are pathogens? How do they make us feel ill?
Pathogens: Microorganisms that carry disease. Bctr: Create toxins. Vrs: Reproduce inside cells and damage them.
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What 3 ways do white blood cells protect us from disease?
Antitoxins: Neutralise toxins. Antibodies: Destroy pathogens. Englufing
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