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Diet and Exercise
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Unabalanced and balanced diet, metabolic rate, inherited factors and exercise
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aqa
biology
b1.1
keeping healthy
gcse
diet
malnourished
obesity
inheritance
metabolic rate
metabolism
balanced diet
biology
b1.1 keeping healthy
gcse
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Diet and Exercise
Diet and Exercise
Metabolic rate
The rate at which the body chemical reactions occur in your body
Muscle needs more energy than fatty tissue
Regular exercise can boost metabolic rate
Builds muscle to boost metabolic rate
Men tend to have a slightly higher rate than women
Physically bigger people are likely to have a higher metabolic rate
More cells means more energy your body needs
Genetic factors can affect this
Diet
Balanced
Carbohydrates
Release energy
Fats
Keep warm
Release energy
Protein
Growth
Cell repair
Cell replacement
Fibre
Keeps everything smooth through the digestive system
Vitamins and mineral ions
Keep skin, bones blood etc. healthy
Unbalanced
Obesity
Eating too much
Excess carbohydrates or fat
Common in MEDCS
20% over max recommended body mass
Causes
Hormonal problems
Bad diet
Overeating
Lack of exercise
Health problems
Arthritis
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Too much salt
Heart disease
Cancer
Increased blood cholestrol
Too much saturated fat
Malnutrition
Common in LEDCS
Lack of food
Effects depend on what's lacking
Slow growth
Fatigue
Poor resistance to infection
Irregular periods
Deficiency disease
Lack of vitamins and minerals
Eg. Lack of Vitamin C can cause scurvy
Problems with skin, joints and gums
Exercise
Increases amount of energy used by the body
Decreases amount stored as fat
Builds muscle to boost metabolic rate
People who exercise regularly are healthier
Less likely to suffer from health problems
Can still be malnourished if you're physically fit
Diet isn't balanced
Inherited factors
Health can depend on genes
Affect their metabolic rate
Underactive thyroid gland
Lowers metabolic rate
Obesity
Affect blood cholesterol levels
Increases heart disease
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in every cell
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