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Flashcards by Vicky Murphy, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Vicky Murphy
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What 3 things should be included in a balanced diet? | Carbohydrates, proteins&fats |
| What are Carbohydrates made up of? | Simple sugars such as glucose |
| What are proteins made up of? | amino acids |
| What are fats made up of? | fatty acids and glycerol |
| What factors does a balanced diet vary on? | Age Gender Level of activity Religion Being a vegetarian/vegan Medical issues (food allergies) |
| What are carbohydrates stored in the body as? | glycogen or converted into fatty acids |
| Where are fats stored? | Under the skin and around organs |
| Where are carbohydrates stored? | In the liver |
| What are fats stored as? | Adipose tissue |
| Can proteins be stored in the body? | No |
| What are proteins needed for? | Growth |
| What is 'EAR'? | estimated daily requirement |
| How is 'EAR' calculated? | EAR(g)= 0.6 x body mass(kg) |
| What condition is caused by a lack of protein? | Kwashiokor |
| Why is Kwashiokor more common in developing countries? | overpopulation and a lack of money to improve agriculture |
| What factors may effect the 'EAR' for protein? | Body mass Age Pregnancy Breast Feeding (lactation) |
| What is a first class protein? | proteins from meat and fish |
| What is a second class protein? | Plant proteins |
| What class protein contains all the essential amino that cannot be made by the human body? | first-class proteins |
| How do you work out if a person is overweight or underweight? | calculate their BMI ( body mass index ) |
| How do you calculate your BMI? | BMI= mass(kg) divided by height in m2 |
| How do people become ill if they choose to eat less? | low self-esteem poor self-image desire for what they think is perfection |
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