Diet and nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrate [2]
A
source of energy for both low and high intensity
only food source that can be broken down anaerobically
2
Q
fibre [2]
A
slows down energy release
prevent constipation
aids digestion
3
Q
saturated fat vs unsaturated [2]
A
animal/plant
associated with heart disease,weight gain/ healthier
4
Q
fat [3]
A
energy for aerobic respiration
carry fat-soluble vitamins
insulator
5
Q
Vitamin C [2]
A
healthy cells and protection
maintain bones/connective tissue
6
Q
Vitamin D [2]
A
calcium absorption
phosphorus absorption
healthy bones and teeth
7
Q
B1 [2]
A
- break down and release energy
- healthy nervous system
8
Q
B2 [2]
A
- break down and release energy
- skin, eyes and nervous system healthy
9
Q
B6 [2]
A
- use and store energy from protein and carbohydrate
- form haemoglobin
10
Q
B12 [2]
A
- energy release
- red blood cells and nervous system
- cell division
11
Q
water [3]
A
- carry water soluble vitamins
- transport of hormones and waste products
- thermoregulation
- reduce blood viscosity
12
Q
iron [2]
A
- haemoglobin formation
- normal energy metabolism
- removes drugs
13
Q
calcium [2]
A
bone strength
nerve and muscle function
14
Q
sodium [2]
A
- regulate body fluid levels
- nervous system
