Unit 1-1.1-Diet and exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 things are used by the body to release energy and to build cells?
A
Carbohydrate, fat and protein.
2
Q
What increases the metabolic rate?
A
Exercise
3
Q
What does metabolic rate mean?
A
The rate at which chemical reactions happen in the body
4
Q
What can affect your metabolic rate?
A
The proportion of muscle fat in your body and your inherited factors.
5
Q
What are needed to keep the body healthy
A
Mineral ions and vitamins
