Diet And Nutrition- Effect On Physical Activity And Performance

Question 1

What is Atherosclerosis?

Answer 1

Where arteries become clogged with fatty substances.

Question 2

What are Low Density Lipoproteins?

Answer 2

These transport cholesterol in the blood to the tissue and are classed as bad cholesterol since they are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Question 3

What are fats?

Answer 3

Are an energy source for long duration, low intensity exercise. They cannot be used anaerobically as they require oxygen to be broken down.

Question 4

What are high density lipoproteins?

Answer 4

These transport excess cholesterol in the blood back to the liver where it is broken down and are classed as ‘good’ cholesterol since they lower the risk of developing heart disease.

Question 5

What are the 3 types of fats?

Answer 5

Saturated fats
Cholesterols
Trans-fats

Question 6

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

Answer 6

Simple and complex

Question 7

What is glycogen loading?

Answer 7

Is a form of dietary manipulation to increase glycogen stores over and above that which can normally be stored (supercompensation).

Question 8

Who would use glycogen loading?

Answer 8

Endurance athletes.

Question 9

What is creatine monohydrate?

Answer 9

This is a supplement used to fuel the ATP-PC system, which provides energy