Diet and Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates and fats
A
keep you warm and provide energy
2
Q
Protein
A
Growth
Cell repair
Cell replacement
3
Q
Fibre
A
keep everything moving smoothly through your digestive system
4
Q
Vitamins and minerals
A
keep your skin,bones,blood and everything else generally healthy
5
Q
Why do you need energy ?
A
To fuel the chemical reactions in the body that keep you alive
6
Q
What’s the name given for the reactions which take place in the body
A
Metabolism
7
Q
Metabolic rate
A
The speed at which your chemical reactions take place
