Elements from your diet that provide energy including fats, carbs & proteins. they are called macronutrients because they are usually more that just a couple of grams in your food.
1 of 14
Micro-nutrients
Elements of your diet that perform a range of metabolic functions within cells. They are termed Micro-Nutrients because they only take up a few grams in food
2 of 14
Glycogen
The stored from or carbohydrates in the muscles and liver.
3 of 14
Glucose
The sugar molecule which is broken down to release energy for excersise
4 of 14
Adipose
Fatty tissue stored beneath the skin and around the vital organs
5 of 14
Glycaemic index
A measure of the effect different foods have on your blood glucose levels
6 of 14
Cholesterol
A fat like substance that is essential for maintaining health but which cannot be made by the body, however high concentrations in the blood increase the risk of heart desiese
7 of 14
Trygycerides
The form which most fat is stored in the body
8 of 14
Oxidation
Oxidation of the saturated fat provides the body with the energy it needs to function
9 of 14
Adrenaline
A hormone produced in response to low blood glucose, exercise and stress
10 of 14
Amino Acids
The main components of protein that ultimately contribute to the growth and repair of the body's tissues and promote recovery of the body following exercise
11 of 14
Mesomorph
Muscular individual, body usually takes the shape of an hour glass
12 of 14
Endomorph
Individual is usually quite fat
13 of 14
Ectomorph
Individual is usually very skinny and tall
14 of 14
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Elements of your diet that perform a range of metabolic functions within cells. They are termed Micro-Nutrients because they only take up a few grams in food
Back
Micro-nutrients
Card 3
Front
The stored from or carbohydrates in the muscles and liver.
Back
Card 4
Front
The sugar molecule which is broken down to release energy for excersise
Back
Card 5
Front
Fatty tissue stored beneath the skin and around the vital organs
Comments
No comments have yet been made