Diet and Metabolic Rate Flashcards
What do Fats do?
They provide Warmth and Energy for animals
What do Carbohydrates do?
They release energy
What do Proteins do?
Growth, Cell repair and replacement
What do Fibres do in diet?
They keep everything moving in your digestive system
What do Vitamins and Minerals do?
Generally keep everything healthy
What is your metabolic rate?
The rate at which chemical reactions that provide your bodies energy happen at.
What is metabolism?
The reactions in the body that make energy.
What are the factors in Resting Metabolic Rate?
- Muscle to fat ratio
- How large you are in size
- Men usually have a slightly higher metabolism
- Regular Exercise
- Genetic Factors
What is Malnourishment?
A diet that is out of balance
What is obesity defined as?
20% or more over the maximum recommended Body Mass
What are some health problems caused by Obesity?
Arthritis
Type 2 Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Heart disease
What can too much saturated fat cause?
A high cholesterol level
What can too much salt cause?
High blood pressure and Heart problems
What are some of the effects of not eating enough?
- Slow growth in children
- Fatigue
- Poor immune systems
- Irregular periods in women
What are deficiency diseases?
Diseases caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals
What are the three effects of exercise on the body?
- It increases the amount of energy used by the body
- It decreases the amount of energy stored as fat
- It builds muscle and boosts metabolic rate
What is a genetic factor that may affect metabolic rate?
An under active Thyroid gland
How does an under active Thyroid gland affect metabolic rate?
It slows it down
How do people lose weight?
Eating less fat or carbohydrates than their energy use, by increasing excercise
