Keeping Healthy Flashcards
Why does the body need vitamins and minerals?
To keep your skin bones and blood and healthy and functioning properly
What is meant by metabolic rate
The rate and speed in which bodily reactions occur
‘Everybody’s metabolic rate is exactly the same’ true or false
False
Explain how your activity level affects the amount of energy you use?
The more active you are, the more energy you use
Explain why people who don’t eat meat should still make sure they get enough protein in their diet?
Because the body needs protein for growth, cell repair and replacement
What does it meant if someone is malnourished?
There diet is badly out of balance
How can an unbalanced diet lead to obesity?
Too much fat or carbohydrates can lead to obesity
‘A lack of certain minerals in the diet can lead to a deficiency disease’ true or false
True
Give one health problem that can be caused by obesity
Heart disease
Explain why people who exercise on a regular basis are usually healthier than those who don’t
Exercise builds muscle and increases the metabolic rate and decreases the amount stored as fat
What does the body need carbohydrates for?
To release energy
what do lipoproteins transport
cholesterol
how do you work out bmi
(body mass in kg/ (height in meters)2)
