1.3 Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
What are the components of a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates Fates Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water Fibre
What are the three macro nutrients?
Carbohydrates
Fates
Proteins
What are the two micro nutrients?
Vitamins
Minerals
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
For energy
What are the two types of carbohydrate?
Complex
Simple
Give three different foods which are complex carbohydrates
Potatoes
Brown rice
Wholemeal pasta
Wholemeal bread
Give three foods which are simple carbohydrates
Natural - fruit
Refined - biscuits, chocolate cakes
Why are complex carbohydrates better for an athlete?
They provide longer lasting, slow release energy
Give three examples of foods which are high in fat
Butter
Cheese
Cooking oils
What is the function of fats?
Energy - low intensity, long duration
What if the function of protein?
To build and repair muscle
Give three examples of foods which are high in protein
Fish Meat Nuts Pulses - lentils, chickpeas Milk Eggs
Different sports require different amounts of the macro nutrients.
What macro nutrient would a sumo wrestler need more of?
Fats
Different sports require different amounts of the macro nutrients.
What macro nutrient would a sprinter need more of?
Protein
Different sports require different amounts of the macro nutrients.
What macro nutrient would a marathon runner need more of?
Carbohydrate
What macro nutrient is important for an athlete following training and competition to ensure maximum recovery?
Protein
Explain the term ‘carbo-loading’
The process where the week before a competition an endurance athlete will eat more carbohydrate than normal to build up their stores. This ensures they have maximum energy available for competition.
When should a power athlete take on protein?
Immediately after they have trained