B1 Part 1 Flashcards

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Name a health problem that eating too much salt can cause

A

High blood pressure and heart disease

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Why is it important to eat carbohydrates as part of a balanced diet?

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Release energy

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Three possible effects of eating too little

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Slow growth
Poor resistance to infection
Fatigue

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How does regular exercise keep you health?

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Exercise increases the amount of energy used by the body and decreases the amount stored by fat. It builds muscle so it boosts your metabolic rate.

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Why does Hugh blood cholesterol increase health problems?

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Increases risk of heart disease as it blocks your arteries

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Name one thing to look out for when evaluating a slimming product

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Scientific study?
Qualified person?
Reliable results
Other studies similar results

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What is a pathegon

A

Microorganisms that cause disease

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Explain how viruses replicate themselves in your body

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Invading your cells and using your cells machinery to produce many copies of themselves

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What are antigens

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Special protein on the surface of the cell such as pathegon the body makes antibodies to an antigen.

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