1.2Weight Problems Flashcards
1
Q
What happens if the energy (food) taken in is less than the energy used?
A
The person will loose mass (that is, weight)
2
Q
What is an illness associated with obesity?
A
Type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)
3
Q
What is a healthy Body Mass Index?
A
20-30
4
Q
Give three factors that effect the metabolic rate?
A
How much exercise a person does
the proportion of fat to muscle
Inherited factors
