25: Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition, Hydration Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 food groups?
A
Carbs, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Fibre
2
Q
Macronutrients?
A
Types of food that you need in large amounts
3
Q
Micronutrients?
A
Types of food that you need in small amounts
4
Q
Optimum Weight?
A
Its determines on Sex, Height, Bone Structure, Muscle Girth
5
Q
Hydration?
A
Drink plenty of fluids such as water, diluted squash and fruit juice to stay hydrated
6
Q
Dehydration?
A
Caused by not drinking enough fluid or by losing more fluid than you take in
7
Q
Carbo-Loading?
A
Storage of glycogen (or energy) in the muscles and liver.
8
Q
Metabolic Rate?
A
The number of calories you burn as your body performs basic life-sustaining function
