Health And Lifestyle Flashcards
Lipids are an alternative name for what?
Fats/Oils
What is a stimulant?
Is a drug category that excites any bodily function and affects the nervous system primarily
Did the rate of smoking increase or decrease over the decades?
Dcrease
What are the 2 main types of nutrient group you need to consume the most?
Fruit and veg, carbohydrates
If a pH indicator turns red, it is…..
acidic
When a pH indicator shows a purple or blue colour, it is an..
Alkali
What does the liver change alochol into
Harmful substances
Do you need more or less energy for a teenager than a fully-grown man?
Yes.
What are effects of alcohol?
Slumping, heart attacks, tiredness are examples
What is the digestive system?
A system which contains multiple parts which digest food
What is a dificiency?
It is when a person does not have enough of a certain vitamin
What are medicinal drugs?
Drugs that benefit your health.
What does alcohol primarily contain
Ethanol