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Why does a balanced diet need to include 1Protein , 2Carbs and fats, 3Minerals, 4Vitamins,5Fibre and 6Water? |
1 for growth and repair of tissues and energy if carbs are short supply 2 to provide energy 3 eg iron to make haemoglobin in red blood cells 4 vitamin C to prevent scurvy 5 prevent constipation and maintain health bowels 6 prevent dehydration ,help remove waste |
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What are carbs, fats and protein made of? |
Carbohydrates are made of simple sugars - glucose Fats are made of fatty acids and glycerol Protein made of amino acid |
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What factor does your balanced diet depend on |
- age - gender - activity - religion - personal choice - medical issue |
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How are things stored ? |
Carbs - stored in the liver as glycogen or can be converted into fats Fats are stored under the skin and around the organ as adipose tissure Proteins are not stored |
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Why is protein deficiency ( kwashiorkor) common in developing countries? |
The disease is common in developing countries due to - overpopulation - limited investment in agriculture |
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Whats the difference between first and second class protein |
First class protein - protein from animal origin ( meat and fish - because they contain all the essential amino acids) Second class protein - plant protein |
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Why is a high protein diet necessary for a teenager? |
Protein supplies that enable you to grow |
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What formula is used to calculate an estimate average daily requirement for protein (EAR) ? |
EAR = 0.6 × body mass(kg) |
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How do you calculate Body Mass Index / BMI? |
BMI = mass (kg) ÷ height (m)2 |
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What can obesity lead to |
It can lead to arthritis (swollen and painful joints) , heat disease , type II diabetes and breast cancer |
