Diet + Nutrition

Question 1

What are the daily recommendations for men and women calories?

Answer 1

Men - 2500
Women - 1900

Question 2

What are carbohydrates essential for?

Answer 2

• Energy production
• Cell division
• Formation of molecules

Question 3

Define complex carbohydrates:

Answer 3

Stored as glycogen in liver and muscles. Takes 2-4 to break down

Question 4

Define simple carbohydrates:

Answer 4

Circulate as glucose in the blood stream. 1-2 hours to break down

Question 5

Example of complex and simple carbohydrates:

Answer 5

Complex= Pasta/bread
Simple= Syrup and sugar

Question 6

What are proteins essential for?

Answer 6

Growth and release of cells and tissues. Used to make haemoglobin, enzymes and collagen. Last resort for energy

Question 7

Protein example:

Answer 7

Chicken/egss

Question 8

What are fats used for?

Answer 8

Insulate nerves, form cell membranes and cushion organs. Used as backup fuel for energy production.

Question 9

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Answer 9

Saturated fats are mainly from animal sources
Unsaturated fats are mainly from plant sources

Question 10

Saturated and unsaturated fat examples:

Answer 10

Saturated- butter
Unsaturated- avacado

Question 11

What are minerals?

Answer 11

Inorganic nutrients used to maintain body functions

Question 12

What are iron, phosphorus and calcium used for?

Answer 12

Iron- Produce blood cells (haemoglobin) and to carry oxygen around the body
Phosphorus- Aids muscle contraction
Calcium- Beneficial for bone and tooth health

Question 13

What does fibre do?

Answer 13

Assists the function of the large intestine. (aids digestion)
A high fibre diet can refuse cholesterol, risk of diabetes and obesity

Question 14

What is the role of vitamins?

Answer 14

They are essential organic nutrients that help maintain body functions.

Question 15

What are the two types of vitamins?

Answer 15

Fat soluble and water soluble

Question 16

What are fat soluble vitamins?

Answer 16

They are stored in the body and found in fatty foods (dairy and eggs)
Vitamin A, D, E, K

Question 17

What are water soluble vitamins?

Answer 17

Not stored and found in fruit and veg
Vitamin C, B

Question 18

What is water essential for?

Answer 18

Hydration, temperature regulation, chemical reactions and moving substances about the body.

Question 19

What can dehydration lead to?

Answer 19

Cardiovascular drift (the progressive increase in heart rate and decrease in stroke volume)