Diet And Metabolic Rate Flashcards
Quick questions on Diet and Metabolic Rate.
0
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What is energy needed for?
A
To fuel chemical reactions.
1
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Name all the food groups you should eat to have a balanced diet.
A
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Fibre and Minerals/Vitamins.
2
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What do carbohydrates do?
A
Release energy
3
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What do fats do?
A
Insulates the body and releases energy
4
Q
What do proteins do?
A
They help with growth, cell repair and cell replacement.
5
Q
What does fibre do?
A
Keeps everything moving smoothly through the digestive system.
6
Q
What do vitamins and minerals do?
A
Keep the body healthy.
7
Q
During exercise, does the metabolic rate increase or decrease?
A
Increases.
8
Q
What is a metabolism?
A
Chemical reactions that occur in the body.
9
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What is metabolic rate?
A
The speed at which chemical reactions occur in the body.
