diet and nutrition

Question 1

recommended calorie intakes/day uk

Answer 1

male: 2550
female: 1940

Question 2

percentage split of carbs, fats and protein

Answer 2

carbs - 55%, fats - 30%, protein - 15%

Question 3

function of carbohydrates

Answer 3

energy production, cell division, active transport, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, endurance

Question 4

function of fats

Answer 4

insulate nerves, 2x energy yield of carbs

Question 5

function of proteins

Answer 5

growth and repair of cells and tissues, make muscle, haemoglobin, antibodies and collagen

Question 6

sources of carbohydrates

Answer 6

starches eg. potato stored as glycogen in the liver
sugars eg. fruit stored as glucose in the blood stream

Question 7

sources of fats

Answer 7

saturated - animal products - can cause CV disease
unsaturated - sunflower/olive/fish oils - boost recovery rates

Question 8

sources of proteins

Answer 8

milk, eggs, steak

Question 9

function of minerals

Answer 9

maintain body functions

Question 10

sources of minerals

Answer 10

meat, fish, fruit, veg, dairy

Question 11

3 types of mineral and their purpose

Answer 11

calcium - bone health, muscle contraction, blood clotting
iron - haemoglobin formation, immune system
phosphorus - bone health and energy production

Question 12

function of vitamins

Answer 12

maintain body functions