Diet and Exercise

Question 1

Consequences of an unbalanced diet

Answer 1

• Malnutrition - over/under weight
• Anemia - lack of iron - tiredness and weakness
• rickets - lack of vitamin d - weak bones

Question 2

What are the effects of a buildup chloesterol (low density lipoprotein)?

Answer 2

•plaques form - atherosclerosis
•increases chance of heart attack/stroke
Caused by:
•inherited factors
•being overweight (Kieron Moir)

Question 3

What is metabolism?

Answer 3

• rate in which chemical reactions occur in the body
• varies due to the amount of activity you do and proportion to muscle to fat
• metabolic rate can be inherited

Question 4

What is a balanced diet?

Answer 4

Correct balance of different food groups

protein - growth and repair
carbs and fats- energy
minerals and vitamins - maintain function in the body