Keeping Healthy- Diet and Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
define metabolic rate…
A
the rate of chemical reactions in your cells
2
Q
What is meant by ‘a balanced diet’
A
correct amount of the correct nutrients
3
Q
What 3 factors affect your metabolic rate?
A
Age, BMI, gender
4
Q
issues with being overweight include..
A
Heart disease, Stroke and type 2 diabetes
5
Q
What does Malnourished mean?
A
when you have the incorrect amounts of nutrients in your diet.
Malnutrition means “poor nutrition” and can refer to:
undernutrition – when you don’t get enough nutrients
overnutrition – when you get more nutrients than you need
6
Q
the issues with being underweight include…
A
low energy levels
7
Q
What are the 7 nutrients of a healthy diet?
A
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Water
- Fibre
- Minerals
- Vitamins
