diet and nutrition

Question 1

name the macronutrients

Answer 1

carbohydrates, fats, protein

Question 2

micronutrients

Answer 2

vitamins, minerals

Question 3

what’s the recommended macronutrient split for the UK

Answer 3

carbs=55% protein= 15% fat=30%

Question 4

how much energy does carbohydrates give

Answer 4

4kcal/gram

Question 5

the 3 simple carbohydrates

Answer 5

monosaccharide, disaccharide, ogliosaccharide

Question 6

the complex carbs

Answer 6

polysaccharide

Question 7

simple carb functions

Answer 7

fast energy, help brain function, anaerobic/power lifting sports

Question 8

complex carb functions

Answer 8

slow release energy, brain function, improve energy levels, improve conentration

Question 9

how much energy is in protein

Answer 9

4kcal/gram

Question 10

protein functions

Answer 10

building blocks of tissue,forms enzymes to regulate reactions, used to make ATP

Question 11

sources of proteins difference

Answer 11

plant sources give non-essential proteins which are produced by the body but animal give essential proteins now produced by the body

Question 12

how much energy is in fat

Answer 12

9kcal/gram

Question 13

functions of fat

Answer 13

source of energy, storage, protections, absorbs vitamins, helps maintain temp, builds hormones, maintain healthy hair and skin

Question 14

difference between saturated and unsaturated fat

Answer 14

saturated comes from animals and diary and should make up <5% of diet. unsaturated fats are from plant sources like beans and olive oil

Question 15

what’s cholesterol

Answer 15

an essential fat made by the liver

Question 16

types of cholesterol

Answer 16

high density lipoproteins (HDL) is good and moves cholesterol away from the artery walls. low density lipoproteins (LDL) is bad and keeps cholesterol circulating in the blood which can cause a blockage