Diet

Question 1

Percentage of carbohydrates needed in the diet?

Answer 1

55-60%

Question 2

Percentage of protein needed in the diet?

Answer 2

15-20%

Question 3

Percentage of fats needed in the diet?

Answer 3

25-30%

Question 4

Functions of vitamins?

Answer 4

1. Help release energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
2. Promotes a healthy immune system
3. Help with recovery process.

Question 5

Fibres role is…

Answer 5

Helps the digestive system and prevents constipation.

Question 6

What factors affect how many calories someone can consume?

Answer 6

Age – under 25 need more calories ( as muscle is replaced by fat as you age and this burns less calories)

Height – Taller needs more calories (taller people have larger skeletons)

Energy expenditure – More exercise you do the more calories you burn

Gender – men need more calories than woman (as they have larger skeletons and greater muscle mass)

Question 7

What is the function of protein?

Answer 7

muscle growth and repair

Question 8

what is the function of carbohydrates?

Answer 8

Energy source

Question 9

What is the function of fats?

Answer 9

Energy source

Question 10

Name the components of a balanced diet.

Answer 10

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water

Question 11

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

Answer 11

Simple and complex