Diet And Energy- Diet and metabolic rate Flashcards
What could happen if you do not have a balanced diet?
Become malnourished.
- Become too fat or too thin, or suffer from deficiency disease.
What two things could people do to lose body mass?
Slimming diets where they eat less.
Exercising.
Slimming diets and exercising both lead to what?
More energy being used up than taken in. The body is forced to use up some stored fat for energy.
What does Metabolic rate mean?
Rate at which chemical reactions take place in your cells.
Finish the sentence.
The greater the proportion of muscle to fat in the body,…..
The higher the metabolic rate is likely to be.
Metabolic rate also increases during exercise.
What nutrients should people eat some of for a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins (for energy)
Small amounts of vitamins and mineral ions for keeping healthy.
