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what is basal metabolic rate
the minimum amount of energy required to maintain body functions when at rest
give two factors that determine a persons basal metabolic rate
age
occupation
suggest three meal planning guidelines that should be considered when preparing meals for a person with CHD 1
grill bake steam or boil food instead of frying
CHD 2
avoid sugar sweetened fizzy drinks and reduce alcohol consumption
CHD 3
increase intake of fruit and veg as they are low in fat and have fewer calories
explain insulin dependent
the pancreas does not produce insulin often hereditary and develops mainly during childhood, adolescence and young adulthood
explain non insulin dependent
the pancreas prouduxes insulin that cannot be used by the body
develops mainly during later adulthood, espcially among overweight adults
outline the role of energy in the body 1
physical activity such as swimming and running
outline the role of energy in the body 2
growth - especially toddlers, children and teenagers
outline the role of energy in the body 3
heat generation to maintain the body at a constant temperature (37)
explain the symbol
food products are gluten free and suitable for people with coeliac disease
name two products that use this symbol on the labelling
gluten free products e.g bread
rice