Diet and Health

Question 1

What do you need Carbohydrates for?

Answer 1

Energy.

Question 2

What do you need Fats for?

Answer 2

To keep warm and for energy.

Question 3

What do you need Protein for?

Answer 3

Growth, Cell Repair and Cell Replacement.

Question 4

What do you need Fibre for?

Answer 4

To help your digestive system.

Question 5

What do you need Vitamins and Minerals for?

Answer 5

To keep your skin, bones, blood and everything healthy.

Question 6

Why do you need energy?

Answer 6

To fuel chemical reactions(metabolism) in the body.

Question 7

What is meant by the term malnourished?

Answer 7

Having a diet which is badly unbalanced.

Question 8

What factors can cause obesity?

Answer 8

1) Excess carbs and fats in your diet (overeating).
2) Hormonal problems.
3) Lack of exercise.

Question 9

Name three health problems that arise as a result of obesity:

Answer 9

Arthiritis, Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease…

Question 10

What problems can arise from eating too little?

Answer 10

Slow Growth, Fatigue, Poor Resistance to Infection, Irregular Periods, Deficiency Diseases such as Scurvy…