1.1 Diet and Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 food groups used by the body to release energy and build cells.
A
- carbs
- fat
- protein
2
Q
What are carbohydrates, fats and proteins used for?
A
Releasing energy and building cells
3
Q
Name two food groups needed to keep the body healthy
A
- mineral ions
* vitamins
4
Q
What are mineral ions and vitamins used for?
A
Keeping the body healthy
5
Q
What happens when a persons diet is unbalanced?
A
They become malnourished
6
Q
What increases the metabolic rate?
A
Exercise
7
Q
What is the metabolic rate?
A
Rate of chemical reactions in your cells
8
Q
Metabolic rate can also be affected by?
A
- proportion of muscle to fat in your body
* inherited factors
9
Q
Why do different people need different amounts of energy?
A
People have different metabolic rates
