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How does smoking affect your blood pressure? |
It can clog up your arteries, not allowing blood to flow past quick enough |
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What is the iris? |
The coloured part of the eye, it controls the pupil. |
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Name the 5 food groups... |
The 5 Food Groups are: * Carbohydrates* Protein * Fibre * Vitamins and Minerals * Fats |
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How do you calculate BMI? |
BMI = Mass in kg divided by height in m squared |
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Why are some blood vessels thicker than others? |
Because they have to withstand more pressure |
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Is there a difference between health and fitness? If so what is it? |
Yes, Health is when you are well and have no diseases. Fitness is when you are fit and are able to do a great deal of excersise. |
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Will a high alcohol intake increase or decrease your blood pressure? |
It will increase it. |
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What are the five S's? |
Stamina, Suppleness, Speed, Strength and Skill |
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How do you calculate EAR? |
Body mass in kg x 0.6 |
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What is Kwashiorkor? |
Kwashiorkor is protein deficiency. It effects mainly developing countries because of limited money and overpopulation |
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What is protein for? |
Protein is for repair and growth. |
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What are alternative sources of protein for a vegetarian? |
Nuts, Soy, Beans and Pulses |
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What are proteins made up of? |
Amino acids. |
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What are fats used for? |
Warmth, Energy Storage and Protection |
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What are vitamins and minerals used for? |
Keeping you healthy. |
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What is Malaria? |
Malaria is a disease caused by a protazoan (a micro-organism) |
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Give an example of 2 microbes... |
Could have had - Virus, Fungi, Bacteria or Protazoa |
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What is a vector? |
a vector is an animal that carries disease from one place to another. |
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What symptoms can Malaria cause? |
Nausea, the Chills, Fever, Fatigue |
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Name the three main blood cells... |
Capillaries, Arteries and Veins |
