diet and metabolic rate Flashcards
1
Q
what is metabolic rate?
A
the rate at which chemical reactions take place in your body
2
Q
name the main properties of a healthy diet
A
carbohydrates, fats, protein, fibre and vitamins and minerals
3
Q
name the sections of the food pyramid
A
sugars, diary, fats, fruit and veg carbohydrates
4
Q
what is obesity?
A
20% or more over the maximum recogmended body mass
5
Q
name the health problems caused due to obesity?
A
arthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and some forms of cancer
6
Q
what can happen if someones eats too little?
A
slow growth, fatigue, poor resistance to infection, irregular periods(in women)deficiency diseases e.g. scurvy
7
Q
how too loose weight?
A
take in less energy than you use
