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AQA Core Biology (B1) - 1.1 - Keeping Healthy
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Biology Section 1.1 - Not Fully Completed Yet :D
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AQA Core Biology (B1) - 1.1 - Keeping Healthy
Diet & Energy
Balanced Diet
Carbohydrates
The main source of energy
Fats
One Gram of FAT releases almost TWICE as much energy as 1 gram of protein or carbohydrates
Energy & Making New Cell Membranes
Proteins
For Growth (Making New Cells) & Repair. Also a minor supply of energy
Vitamins & Minerals
Keeping Healthy
Needed in small quantities for good health
Fibre (Roughage)
Keeps the digestive system working well
Prevents chances of getting bowel cancer
Water
Needed to survive
Transport vital nutrients
Eating the correct amounts of all of the food groups each day
Energy Needs
People doing manual work, or alot of exercise, need to eat a lot more energy-rich foods than people who don't exercise as much
Different people have different METABOLIC RATES
The rate at which chemical reactions take place in your body
Generally
Men have faster metabolic rates than women
Younger people have faster metabolic rates than older people
The greater the proportion of muscle to fat in the body, the higher the metabolic rate is likely to be
Can be affected by your genes - inherited from your parents
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