Diet and Nutrition 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationExercise physiologyASOCR Created by: izzybook25Created on: 21-06-18 11:48 What are the average percentages for a balanced diet? 55% carb, 15% protein, 30% fat 1 of 29 What are the 2 forms of carbohydrates? Starches and sugars 2 of 29 How do starches and sugars stored in the body? Starches - stored as glycogen in muscles and liver, sugar - circles blood stream as glucose 3 of 29 What are carbohydrates needed for? Energy production, cell division, molecule formation 4 of 29 What are proteins found as in the body? Amino acids 5 of 29 What are amino acids used for? Growth and repair of tissues, making enzymes, energy production 6 of 29 What are the 2 types of fats? Give examples Saturated - butter/bacon Unsaturated - avocado 7 of 29 What are fats needed for? Energy production, cushion organs, provide vitamins 8 of 29 What does unsaturated fats provide which is needed by athletes? Omega-3 9 of 29 What are minerals needed for? Bone and teeth health, enzymes, food breakdown 10 of 29 What is calcium needed for? Bone health, muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve transmission 11 of 29 What is iron needed for? Haemoglobin production, enzyme reactions, immune system 12 of 29 What is phosphorus needed for? Bone health, energy production 13 of 29 Name the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K 14 of 29 Name the water soluble vitamins C, B 15 of 29 What is vitamin A needed for? Antioxidant, eye cell and bone health 16 of 29 What is vitamin D needed for? Bone health, protection from cancer and heart disease 17 of 29 What is vitamin E needed for? Antioxidant, skin eye and immune system health 18 of 29 What is vitamin K needed for? Blood clotting, bone health 19 of 29 What is vitamin C needed for? Skin, blood, tendon, ligament and bone health 20 of 29 What is vitamin B needed for? Food breakdown, haemoglobin, skin eye and nervous system health 21 of 29 What is fibre needed for? Normal function of large intestine 22 of 29 What is water needed for? Temperature regulation, chemical reactions, transporting substances 23 of 29 What can dehydration result in? Decreased plasma volume, increased temperature & HR 24 of 29 What is energy intake? Total amount of energy from food and beverages consumed a day 25 of 29 What BMR? The minimum amount of energy required to sustain essential physiological function at rest 26 of 29 What is the thermic effect of food? Energy required to eat, digest and use food taken in 27 of 29 What is energy expenditure? Sum of BMR, thermic effect of food and physical activity energy expenditure 28 of 29 What is physical activity energy expenditure? Total number of calories required to perform daily tasks 29 of 29
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