diet & nutrition

Question 1

what does a balanced diet consist of?

Answer 1

carbohydrates
fats
proteins
vitamins
minerals
fibre
water

Question 2

what is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

Answer 2

• the bodies main and proffered source of energy
• broken down into glucose
• stored as muscle and liver glycogen which an immediate source
• processed into sugars — glucose = monosaccharides
• 55-60% dietary intake

Question 3

what are simple sugars / carbohydrates found in?

Answer 3

fruits, processed foods, anything with refined sugar added.

Question 4

what are complex carbohydrates found in?

Answer 4

nearly all plant based foods e.g. bread, pasta, rice.

Question 5

what type of carbohydrates are easily digested by the body and what type takes longer to digest?

Answer 5

simple sugars are easy to digest and complex take longer to digest.

Question 6

what are the percentages of the dietary intake?

Answer 6

55-60% carbohydrates
15-20% protein