Diet

Question 1

How do Carbohydrates help us?

Answer 1

Provides quick energy. 60% of our diet should comprise ‘carbs’

Question 2

When do we need carbohydrates in sport?

Answer 2

Running. Athletes in training will eat more ‘carbs’. Marathon runners will ‘load’ before the event.

Question 3

Where do we get carbohydrates?

Answer 3

Pasta, cereals and potatoes.

Question 4

How do fats help?

Answer 4

Provides slow energy. 25% of our diet should be fat.

Question 5

When do we need fats in sport?

Answer 5

Walking and low impact exercise - it produces energy too slowly to be used when working hard.

Question 6

Where do we get fats?

Answer 6

Oils, dairy products, nuts and fish

Question 7

How do proteins help?

Answer 7

Builds and repairs muscle. We only need 15% of our diet to be protein

Question 8

Why do we need proteins in sport?

Answer 8

When training hard and recovering from injury. ‘Power’ athletes such as weight lifters will eat more

Question 9

Where do we get proteins from?

Answer 9

Meat, pulses and fish

Question 10

How do vitamins help?

Answer 10

Helps the body work. Helps concentration

Question 11

Why do we need vitamins in sport?

Answer 11

Staying calm, making quick decisions

Question 12

Where do we get vitamins from?

Answer 12

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Question 13

How do minerals help?

Answer 13

Helps release energy from food. Helps decision making

Question 14

Why do we need minerals in sport?

Answer 14

When training hard and competing

Question 15

Where do we get minerals?

Answer 15

Fruit, vegetables and fish

Question 16

How does fibre help?

Answer 16

Can’t be digested. Fills you up and keeps you ‘regular’

Question 17

Why do we need fibre in sport?

Answer 17

Healthy digestion, (no constipation) helps in sport. Also helps with weight control

Question 18

Where do we get fibre from?

Answer 18

Fresh fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals

Question 19

Why do we need Vitamin A?

Answer 19

• good vision
• healthy skin
• growth

Question 20

Where do we get vitamin A from?

Answer 20

• green and yellow vegetables

- dairy products

Question 21

Why do we need Vitamin B ?

Answer 21

• release of energy from foods

- healthy skin

Question 22

Where do we get Vitamin B from?

Answer 22

• meat
• milk
• fish

Question 23

Why do we need Vitamin C?

Answer 23

• healthy skin
• protects cells
• helps absorb iron
• fruit
• vegetables

Question 24

Where do we get Vitamin C from?

Answer 24

• fruit

- vegetables

Question 25

Why do we need Vitamin D?

Answer 25

• strong teeth and bones
• margarine
• oily fish

Question 26

Where do we need Vitamin D from?

Answer 26

• margarine

- oily fish

Question 27

What is Calcium needed for and where can we find it?

Answer 27

Calcium is needed for the growth of healthy teeth and bones. Sources of calcium include milk, cheese, eggs, wholegrain cereals, green vegetables, bread and tofu.

Question 28

What is iron needed for and where do we find it?

Answer 28

Iron is needed for the formation of red blood cells. Sources of iron include red meat, green vegetables, eggs, lentils and bread.