Diet, Nutrition and Performance Enhancing Substances Flashcards
Protein is comprised of how many amino acids?
20
What is the recommended water intake for men (19-30years old)?
3.7 litres per day
What is the recommended daily intake of water per day for females (19-20 years old)?
2.7 litres
What is the daily recommended intake of carbs?
60%
Cats can be split into 3 category’s, what are they?
Saturated
Polyunsaturated
Monounsaturated
What are the 2 micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
What is the daily recommended intake of fat?
25%
Protein is essential for what 2 reasons?
Growth
Repair
Maintenance of muscle
What is the daily recommended intake of protein?
15%
What are the 2 category’s of performance enhancing substances?
Hormonal
Dietary supplements
What website details supplements that are safe for soldiers to use?
Informed sports
What are the 3 macronutrients?
Protein
Carbs
Fats
Water accounts for what percentage of our body weight?
70%