Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
use of fats in diet
A
source of energy
keeps you warm, acts as insulation
forms part of our cell membranes
2
Q
problems caused by overeating
A
obesity, more susceptible to heart attacks if lots of animal fat
tooth decay
3
Q
how to prevent obesity
A
regulate amount of high energy food they consume, substituting them for more vegetables and fruit
more exercise which increases the rate at which they convert food to energy / helps remove the build up of fat around the body
