Comp 2 Soc 25

Question 1

What is the function of carbohydrates

Answer 1

provide the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to support bodily functions and physical activity.

Question 2

What is the function of proteins

Answer 2

for growth and repair of body tissues and is especially important for healthy muscles and bones

Question 3

What is the function of fats

Answer 3

to give your body energy and to support cell function

Question 4

What is the function of vitamins and minerals

Answer 4

To fight infection and wound healing

Question 5

What is the function of water

Answer 5

Keep the body hydrated

Question 6

What is the function of fibres

Answer 6

Help keep our digestive system healthy

Question 7

What are macro nutrients

Answer 7

the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy: in other words, fat, protein and carbohydrate

Question 8

What are micro nutrients

Answer 8

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts

Question 9

What factors affect optimum weight

Answer 9

Sex,Height,Age and Underlying health conditions

Question 10

What is the definition of hydration

Answer 10

Having enough water to enable normal functioning.

Question 11

Definition of dehydration

Answer 11

occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions.

Question 12

Definition of carbo loading

Answer 12

technique used to increase the stores of glycogen in the muscles before an endurance event

Question 13

Definition of metabolic rate

Answer 13

the overall rate of tissue oxidation of fuels by all the body’s organs.