Diet and Health Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main 7 food groups and what do they do?
A
- Carbohydrates-to release energy
- Fats-to keep warm and release energy and insulation
- Protein-growth, cell repair, and cell replacement
- Fibre-digestive system
- Water-hydration
- Vitamins-general health
- Minerals-general health
2
Q
What is metabolic rate?
A
The rate/speed at which chemical reactions take place in the body
3
Q
What affects the metabolic rate?
A
- Exercise
- Gender
- Sleep
- Age
4
Q
What is obesity caused by?
A
-Excess carbohydrate or fat in the diet, also it can be caused back a lack of exercise, bad diet and overeating
5
Q
What health problems can obesity cause?
A
- Type 2 diabetes
- Arthritis
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Some cancers
6
Q
What health conditions can be caused by eating too little?
A
- Anorexia
- Irregular periods
- Fatigue
- Frail nails and hair
- Poor resistance to infection
7
Q
What is caused by a lack of vitamin C?
A
-Scurvy, it is a deficiency disease which causes problems with skin, joint and gums
8
Q
What does it mean when a person is malnourished?
A
-Person is not getting enough of a certain food group in their diet
