Diet and Nutrition

Question 1

what is the purpose of protein?

Answer 1

Protein is used for tissue growth. Athletes frequently use protein supplements in their diet and will consume protein immediately after training.

Question 2

what percentage of intake is protein?

Answer 2

15–20%

Question 3

what are some examples of protein?

Answer 3

Animal products such as meat and fish and plant products such as nuts, seeds, and lentils

Question 4

what is the purpose of carbohydrates?

Answer 4

They are a source of energy. Divided into simple carbs – sugars and complex carbs – starch. need to consume large amounts before endurance events (carbo-loading)

Question 5

what percentage of intake is carbohydrates?

Answer 5

55–60%

Question 6

what are some examples of simple carbs?

Answer 6

Sugar glucose energy gels, etc

Question 7

What are some examples of complex carbs?

Answer 7

bread, pasta, rice, potatoes etc

Question 8

what is the purpose of fats?

Answer 8

They are a source of energy. Four types of fats –
Monounsaturated.
polyunsaturated
saturated
trans-fats

Question 9

what percentage of intake are fats?

Answer 9

25-30%

Question 10

what are some examples of monounsaturated fats?

Answer 10

olive oil and avocados

Question 11

what are some examples of polyunsaturated fats?

Answer 11

oily fish, nuts and sunflower oil

Question 12

what are some examples of saturated fats?

Answer 12

full fat dairy and fatty meats

Question 13

what are some examples of trans-fats ?

Answer 13

many snack foods

Question 14

what are the purpose of minerals?

Answer 14

They are essential for many processes, for example, bone growth and strength growth, nervous system, red blood cell production, immune system. Our body needs small amounts of minerals.

Question 15

what are some examples of minerals in food?

Answer 15

calcium - milked, broccoli and canned fish

iron - watercress, brown rice, meat

zinc - shellfish, cheese, wheatgerm

potassium - fruit pulses , white meat

Question 16

what is the purpose of vitamins?

Answer 16

They are essential for many processes such as bone growth, metabolic rate, immune system, vision, nervous system. Our body needs small amounts.

Question 17

what are some examples of vitamin A?

Answer 17

Dairy, oily fish, yellow fruits

Question 18

what are some examples of vitamin B?

Answer 18

Vegetables, whole-grain cereals

Question 19

what are some examples of vitamin C?

Answer 19

Citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts

Question 20

what are some examples of vitamin D?

Answer 20

Oily fish, eggs, fortified cereal

Question 21

what is positive feedback?

Answer 21

Where someone informs an athlete, what was correct about their performance?

Question 22

What is an advantage of positive feedback?

Answer 22

It helps an athlete to decipher what was good about their technique

Question 23

what is a disadvantage to positive feedback?

Answer 23

It doesn’t help an athlete to improve on their previous performance

Question 24

what is negative feedback?

Answer 24

Used to inform an athlete, what was wrong about their performance?

Question 25

what is an advantage of negative feedback?

Answer 25

It helps an athlete to know what they need to train and what they expect they need to improve on

Question 26

what is a disadvantage of negative feedback?

Answer 26

It may discourage an athlete and demotivate them

Question 27

What is an advantage of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 27

If performer feels that something is good then it might boost their motivation

Question 28

what is a disadvantage of intrinsic feedback?

Answer 28

It is not always accurate information. a performer could feel that something is good when it wasn’t

Question 29

what is an advantage to extrinsic feedback?

Answer 29

A coach or spectator could inform a performer on what they need to improve based on a third-party observation

Question 30

what is a disadvantage of extrinsic feedback?

Answer 30

A performer might have felt the performance was good and then being told it wasn’t