Exercise and BMI Flashcards
How do you find BMI?
Body mass in KG over height in meters squared
State one reason why we need exercise
one of the below:
1) to keep of excess weight
2) it decreases cholesterol levels
Why is exercise beneficial? (2 marks)
States two reasons from below:
1) increases the strength of your heart muscles
2) reduces blood pressure
3) improves lung ventilation
4) improves oxygen uptake into the blood
5) leaves you feeling good
Define metabolic rate
The rate at which the chemical reactions in the cells of the body take place
Explain why should men eat more than women? (2 marks)
Men have a larger body mass than women which means they burn calories faster. They have higher metabolisms therefore they have to consume more food than women to meet the demands of their bodies.
