Diet Flashcards

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What are the 7 things needed for a balanced diet?

A
Protein
Carbohydrates
Dairy
Fat
Vitamins & minerals
Water
Fibre
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2
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What is metabolic rate?

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The speed at which chemical reactions happen in the body

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3
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What is malnourishment?

A

Not having enough nutrients in your body

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4
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What are the types of healthy saturated fat?

A

Polyunsaturated fat

Monounsaturated fat

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5
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What affects metabolic rate?

A

Gender
Age
Amount of muscle

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6
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Do men or women have a higher MR?

A

Men

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Do young or old people have a higher Mr?

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Young

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8
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What are 3 diseases cause by malnourishment?

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Rickets
Osteoporosis
Type 2 Diabetes

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9
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What is rickets?

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Cause by lack of vitamin D. Cause curved bones and soft spot on babies head

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10
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What is osteoporosis?

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Lack of vitamin D and Calcium - curved spine and increased fractures

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What health problems are cause by being obese?

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Arthritis
High blood pressure
Heart disease

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What can not eating enough cause?

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Slow growth
Fatigue
Poor resistance to infection

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13
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Is HDL or LDL good?

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HDL

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14
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What is cholestrol?

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A type of fat made by our liver and from our diet

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