Diet and Nutrition Flashcards
What is the average calories for a man
2550 a day
What is the average calories for a women
1940 a day
How much % does carbohydrate make up of a balanced diet
55%
How much % does protein make up of a balanced diet
15%
How much % does fats make up of a balanced diet
30%
What is a carbohydrate
Sugars and starches stored in the body as glycogen and converted to glucose to fuel energy production
What is a protein
Amino acids essentials for the growth and repair of cells and tissues
What is an enzyme
Biological catalyst which increases the speed of chemical reactions
What does carbohydrates do in the body
Energy production, cell division, active transport, and formation of molecules
What foods are carbohydrates
Rice,potatoes etc- stored as glycogen in liver and muscles
Sugars such as fruit and honey which circulates in the blood stream as glucose
Where are proteins found
Milk, eggs, meat, soya.
What are proteins used for in the body
Growth and repair of cells and tissues
What do fats do in the body
Serve and insulate nerves, cushion organs and provide energy store
What is a saturated fatty acid
Eg- Butter and bacon
Eat Limited to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is an unsaturated fatty acids
Eg- avocado and soya beans
Beneficial for athletes, improves endurance, reduce inflammation on joints
What is a vitamin & mineral
Essential organic and inorganic nutrients required for healthy body function
Where do you get minerals from in food
Meat, cereal, veggies, fruits and nuts
What does the fibre come from in food
Cereals, bread, beans, lentils, fruit and vegetables
What does fibre do in the body
Lower cholesterol and diabetic risk
What does water do for the body
Hydrated, chemical reactions and dissolve and move substances around the body
What is energy
The ability to perform work (joules or calories)
What is energy expenditure
The sum of basal metabolic rate, the thermal effect of food and the energy expended through physical activity
What is the thermic effect of food
The energy required to eat, digest, absorb, and use food taken in
What does one calorie equate to
4.18 joules
What is the equation for energy expenditure
BMR X TEF X physical activity
What is the way to work out BMR for women
655 + (9.6 x weight in kg) + (1.8 x height in cm) - (4.7 x age In years)
What is physical activity energy expenditure
Total number of calories required to perform daily tasks which can be estimated using MET values
What is metabolic equivalent value
The ratio of a performers working metabolic rate to their resting metabolic rate
What is energy intake
The total amount of energy from food and beverages consumed and measured in joules or calories
What is energy balance
The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure
What will happen if energy intake matches energy expenditure
Weight will be maintained
If energy intake is greater than energy expenditure
Weight will be gained
What wil happen if energy intake is lower than energy expenditure
Weight will be lost
What is an ergogenic aid
A substance, object or method used to improve or enhance performance
What is a pharmacological aid
A group of ergogenic aids taken
to increase the levels of hormones or neural transmitters naturally produced by the body,
including anabolic steroids, erythropoietin and human growth hormones
What are the performance benefits of anabolic steroid use
Increased muscle mass and strength
Increased speed of recovery
Increased intensity and duration of training
What are the risks of anabolic steroids
Irritability, aggression and mood swings
Liver damage and potential heart failure
Acne and hormonal disturbances