Diet, Exercise and Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when you eat more food than you need?
A
The excess food is stored in your body as fat
2
Q
What can happen when you have to much fat stored in your body?
A
You become obese which can lead to type 2 diabetes
3
Q
Why is it important to exercise?
A
The energy in the food you eat is transferred to the muscles as they work from respiration
4
Q
Why is a good diet, and good exercise, important?
A
It will keep the levels of fat in your body down and you will become fitter as you’re burning energy
5
Q
How does type 2 diabetes happen?
A
When your body doesn’t make enough insuling or when you’re too obese
6
Q
What are some problems with type 2 diabetes?
A
Leads to problems in blood circulation, kidney function, and eyesight
