1.1 - Diet and exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What makes a diet healthy?
A
Having the right balance of food types
2
Q
What does the body use carbohydrates, fat and proteins for?
A
To release energy and build cells
3
Q
What does the body use mineral ions and vitamins for?
A
To keep the body healthy
4
Q
What happens if a diet is unbalanced?
A
The person becomes malnourished
5
Q
What happens to your metabolic rate when you exercise and why?
A
If you exercise, more energy is used by the body, increasing the metabolic rate
6
Q
What is the metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which chemical reactions happen in cells
7
Q
What two things, other than exercise, affect metabolic rate?
A
1) The proportion of muscle to fat in the body
2) Inherited factors
