Diet

Question 1

Macronutrients

Answer 1

Nutrients that you need to consume in relativity large amounts in order to eat a balanced diet.

Question 2

Carbohydrate Loading

Answer 2

A strategy used by endurance athletes to boost glycogen stores before a competition

Question 3

Two types of carbohydrates?

Answer 3

Simple sugars

Complex starches

Question 4

Simples sugars?

Answer 4

These break down quickly and provide a burst of energy

Question 5

Complex starches?

Answer 5

These break down slowly and release energy slowly making them an ideal source of energy for performers

Question 6

Proteins essential for?

Answer 6

Muscle growth and repair

Question 7

Two types of fats?

Answer 7

Saturated

Unsaturated

Question 8

Cats essential for?

Answer 8

Important source of energy

Transporting fat-soluble vitamins around the body

Question 9

Micronutrients

Answer 9

Nutrients that you need to consume in relativity small amounts in order to eat a balanced diet.

Question 10

3 macronutrients?

Answer 10

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats

Question 11

3 Micronutrients?

Answer 11

Minerals
Vitamins
Fibre

Question 12

Importance of water?

4)

Answer 12

Temperature regulation - sweat
Remove waste products - urine
Lubricate joints
Carry nutrients