Diet And Exercise Flashcards
0
Q
Why do men have higher metabolic rate than women?
A
Because they have more muscle tissue
1
Q
What is metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which your body uses energy to perform chemical reactions around your body.
2
Q
What affects your metabolic rate?
A
- genetics
- age
- gender
- lifestyle (eating habits)
3
Q
Name the seven components of a healthy diet.
A
- carbohydrates
- water
- minerals
- fibre
- vitamins
- protein
- fats
4
Q
What can you suffer if you do not have a balanced diet?
A
Malnutrition
5
Q
Why do our bodies need energy?
A
- move
- grow
- respire
6
Q
What can you suffer from if you don’t have enough minerals and vitamins?
A
Scurvy or rickets
7
Q
What can affect how much energy we use?
A
- age: you need more as a child because you are growing
- gender: men need more energy than men because they have more muscle and less fat than women
- job: athletes need more energy than office workers
- climate: if you live in a cold place your body needs more energy to stay warm
- pregnancy: they have to provide energy for their baby as well as themselves
8
Q
What is cholesterol?
A
A substance found in the blood
9
Q
How can you reduce levels of cholesterol?
A
Regular exercise
10
Q
What can high levels of cholesterol cause?
A
- cardiovascular diseases
- heart disease
- atherosclerosis
11
Q
What are the benefits of regular exercise?
A
- less likely to become overweight
- increased metabolic rate
- cholesterol levels will be lowered
