Diet Flashcards
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Q
What are the 7 main components in a balanced diet?
A
Carbs Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Dietary fibre Water
1
Q
What is a balanced diet?
A
A balanced diet contains the best ratio of nutrients to match your lifestyle
2
Q
What is a macro nutrient?
A
Carbs, proteins, fats. They provide energy and grow and repair muscles
3
Q
What is a micro nutrient?
A
Vitamins and minerals. Keeps bones, teeth and skin growing and strong
4
Q
What does water and dietary fibre do?
A
Prevents dehydration
5
Q
What is an ectomorph
A
Tall thin person
6
Q
What is a endomorph
A
Fat short person
7
Q
What is a mesomorph
A
Muscular person
8
Q
What us optimum weight?
A
The most favourable weight for performing best
9
Q
What are the 5 factors affecting weight?
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Height Gender Bone structure Muscle girth Genetics
