Diet and nutrition

Question 1

carbohydrates

Answer 1

fuels aerobic/ anaerobic energy production

Question 2

protein

Answer 2

used to make muscle proteins, can be broken down to provide energy aerobically

Question 3

fats

Answer 3

broken for energy production + twice the energy yield of carbs

Question 4

minerals

Answer 4

maintain healthy body functions

Question 5

fibre

Answer 5

normal functioning of the large intestine

Question 6

water

Answer 6

regulates body temp- sweating

allows chemical reactions

Question 7

key problems carbs

Answer 7

triglycerides (body fat) surplus glucose turns into this

Question 8

problems with protein

Answer 8

fatty meats such as lamb

Question 9

problems with fats

Answer 9

saturated fats can increase the risk of cv disease

Question 10

effects of undereating

Answer 10

muscle loss
decreased intensity
slower recovery rate
increased fatigue

Question 11

what is energy expenditure?

Answer 11

age/ gender/ size etc affects it and is how you spend your energy

Question 12

what is the basal metabolic rate?

Answer 12

min amount of energy to sustain essential physiological function at rest

Question 13

thermic effect of food

Answer 13

energy required to eat, digest, absorb and use food taken in

Question 14

how to measure energy expenditure (bmr)

Answer 14

655 + (9.6 x my weight) + (1.8 x my height) - (4.7 x age)

Question 15

what are metabolic equivalent values (met)

Answer 15

builds a precise picture of additional energy expenditure (football is 8.0)

Question 16

energy balance

Answer 16

relationship between energy intake and expenditure
matches = weight same
greater = gained
etc