Diet And Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
7 components in a balanced diet?
A
- Vitamins
- Fibre
- Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Minerals
- Water
2
Q
What is obesity?
A
Someone who is abnormally fat with a BMI of 30 or over
3
Q
Effects of obesity?
A
- Poor cardiovascular endurance - heart problems
- Joint problems
- Immobile - decrease speed and agility
- Embarrassed about appearance
4
Q
What is anorexia?
A
An eating disorder where someone is underweight with a BMI of 18.50 or less
5
Q
What is bulimia?
A
An emotional disorder where you are average weight but make yourself vomit - purging
6
Q
What problems may a sportsperson have if they diet to excess?
A
- Low energy
- Low muscle mass from lack of protein
- Weak bones from lack of vits/mins
7
Q
What is carbohydrate loading?
A
The building up of carbs 1 week prior to and endurance event to boost energy stores. Starchy foods/complex carbs stored as glycogen in muscles and liver for slow release.
8
Q
Why do athletes carbohydrate load?
A
To reduce the effects of fatigue in the later stages of a competition
9
Q
Effects of dehydration?
A
- Fatigue
- Temperature increases
- Dizzy
- High blood pressure
