Diet Flashcards
1
Q
What do carbohydrates do?
A
Release energy
2
Q
What do fats do?
A
Keep warm
Release energy
3
Q
What does protein do?
A
Helps growth
Helps cell repair
Helps cell replacement
4
Q
What does fibre do?
A
Helps the digestive system run smoothly
5
Q
What does vitamins and mineral ions do?
A
Keeps skin, bones and blood healthy
6
Q
Why do you need energy?
A
To start chemical reactions in the body
7
Q
What are the chemical reactions called?
A
Metabolism
8
Q
The speed of metabolism is known as what?
A
Metabolic rate
9
Q
Unbalanced diet are known as what?
A
Malnourished diets
10
Q
How is obesity caused?
A
Excess carbohydrates or fats
11
Q
Name 3 health problems that can occur from becoming obese?
A
Arthritis High blood pressure Heart disease Cancer Diabetes High blood pressure High blood cholesterol
12
Q
Name 3 health problems from not eating enough
A
Slow growth Easily infected Irregular periods Lack of vitamins Scurvy
13
Q
What should you’re diet be?
A
Balanced
