Diet Flashcards
What are carbohydrates?
Pasta bread potatoes rice
50% of diet
Fast release energy stores in muscles
What are fats?
Butter cheese oils meats nuts oily fish
Saturated fats unhealthy
25-30% of diet
Slow release energy at low intensity
What are proteins?
Meat eggs fish poultry nuts
Builds and repairs muscles
Energy during extended exercise
15-20% of diet
What are mineral?
Calcium iron from green veg
Helps red blood cells carry more oxygen
Essential
Helps teeth and bones
What are vitamins?
A structure and function of skin
B in grains and nuts
C citrus helps immune system
What is fibre?
Adds bulk food and helps digestion
Keeps us regular
Found in oats fruit and veg
What is water?
Makes up half of body weight
Transports nutrients and waste
Essential as controls body temperature during exercise
Avoids dehydration
What is hydration?
Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body
What is rehydration?
Consuming water to restore hydration
What is dehydration?
Excessive loss of body water interrupting the functioning of the body
What are the effects of dehydration?
Blood thickens increases viscosity and slows blood down
Heart rate increases and has to work harder
Body temperature increases and body might overheat
Reaction times get worse and slower to respond to stimuli
Muscle fatigue and cramps
What factors affect how much water you should drink ?
Environment
Temperature
Exercise
