Diet And Metabolic Rate Flashcards
Name the 6 groups in a diet
Carbohydrates Fats Protein Fibre Vitamins Mineral ions
Give an example of an important mineral
Calcium
Why do you need energy?
To fuel the chemical reactions in the body they keep you alive
What are the reactions that happen in our body called?
Metabolism
What does metabolic rate mean?
The speed in which metabolism occurs is our metabolic rate
What is the purpose of carbohydrates?
Release energy
What is the purpose of fats?
Keep warm
Release energy
Why do we need protein in our diet?
Growth
Cell repair
Cell replacement
Why do we need fibre?
To keep everything moving smoothly through digestive system
How are vitamins and mineral ions useful?
Keep skin bones blood and everything else generally healthy
What does malnourished mean?
When a persons diet is badly out of balance
What can cause obesity?
Excess carbohydrate or fat in a diet
Hormonal problems
Lack of exercise
Where is obesity most common?
Developed countries
What is obese defined as?
20% or more over maximum recommend body mass
What problems can arise from obesity?
Arthritis
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
