Soc 25 Flashcards

1
Q

Whats a balanced diet

A

A diet that contains a variety of different foods and nutrients essentials
For maintaining a healthy weight

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2
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What 7 elements do we need to considee (7 classes of food to balance your diet)

A

Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre

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3
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What makes us macronutrients

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Carbohydrates fats and proteins

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4
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Why is calcium i portant and what does it provide

A

Calcium is important because it provides strength of your bones which will help prevent osteoperosis late on in life

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5
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Why is water important

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It transports nutrients waste and hormones around the body and controls the distribution of the electrolytes

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6
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Purpose of water in our diet

A

Transporta nutrients, waste and hormones

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7
Q

Consequences of having a lack of water

A

Become dehydrated

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8
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Dehrydration

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The loss of water and salts essemtial for normal body function

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9
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Hydrate

A

Take on water

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10
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Metabolic rate

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The rate at which metabolic processes take place the rate which

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