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1
Q

Name 3 food groups used by the body to release energy and build cells.

A
  • carbs
  • fat
  • protein
2
Q

What are carbohydrates, fats and proteins used for?

A

Releasing energy and building cells

3
Q

Name two food groups needed to keep the body healthy

A
  • mineral ions

* vitamins

4
Q

What are mineral ions and vitamins used for?

A

Keeping the body healthy

5
Q

What happens when a persons diet is unbalanced?

A

They become malnourished

6
Q

What increases the metabolic rate?

A

Exercise

7
Q

What is the metabolic rate?

A

Rate of chemical reactions in your cells

8
Q

Metabolic rate can also be affected by?

A
  • proportion of muscle to fat in your body

* inherited factors

9
Q

Why do different people need different amounts of energy?

A

People have different metabolic rates