Diet and Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of carbohydrates
A
Simple
Complex
2
Q
What sports athletes eat simple carbs
A
Weightlifters, Sprinters, high jumper
3
Q
What sport athletes eat complex carbs
A
Marathon Runner
4
Q
What are the different types of fats
A
Trans-Fats, Cholesterol, Saturated Fats
5
Q
What are Saturated Fats
A
These can be found in both sweet and savoury foods, but most come from animal sources. Too much saturated fat leads to excessive weight gain.
6
Q
Cholesterol
A
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the blood. Too much saturated fat leads to high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is made predominantly in the liver and is carried by the blood as low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
