Diet And Exercise Flashcards
What does the body use carbohydrates fats and proteins to do
Release energy and build cells
What are mineral ions and vitamins needed in small amounts for
A healthy functioning of the body
When is a person malnourished
If their diet is not balanced
What may bring malnourished lead too
A person being overweight or underweight
What may an unbalanced diet lead to
deficiency diseases or conditions such as type 2 diabetes
When does a person lose mass
When the energy content of the food taken in is less than the amount of energy expended by the body
What does exercise do
Increases the amount of energy expended by the body
What is the metabolic rate
The rate at which all the chemical reactions in the cells of the body are carried out
When does the metabolic rate vary
With the amount of activity you do and the proportion of muscle fat in your body
What may metabolic rate be effected by
Inherited factors
What can inherited factors affect
Our cholesterol level
What are people who exercise regularly
Healthier then people that do little exercise
What does a healthy diet contain
The right balance of the different foods you need and the right amount of energy
