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Biology
Human biology
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Human biology
Biology
Physical education
PSHE / Citizenship studies
Biology
Human biology
Physical education
Science
Biology
Human biology
Physical education
PSHE / Citizenship studies
Science (applied)
A balanced dietbalanced diet
A diet which contains the correct amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals and fibre to provide your cells with the resources they need.
is required for healthy living - but what foods are needed for you to have a balanced diet? There are seven essential substances for a healthy diet - carbohydratecarbohydrate
Energy producing organic compounds which are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Examples of food containing carbohydrate are rice, pasta, bread and potatoes
s, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water; several are usually present in any food substance which can make it difficult to eat the right amounts of each substance.
Do all people have to eat the same foods?
Do they need the same amount of food?
Getting your diet and exercise balance just right so that you stay healthy is a challenge we all face. And many people don't get the balance right - they end up by being overweight, or undernourished and may suffer from heart disease, Type 2 diabetestype 2 diabetes
The pancreas does produce insulin but cells stop responding properly to insulin. It is often linked to obesity and lack of exercise. Taking more exercise, losing weight and eating a carefully balanced diet can often control or even reverse type 2 diabetes.
or other 'lifestyle' diseases.
For more information about diabetes, click here.
