Energy / Food sources

Question 1

What are the three main types of nutrients found in all foods?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats

Question 2

Name three food sources for carbohydrates.

Answer 2

Grains (Breakfast cereal)
Starchy vegetables (potatos and peas)
Sugars
fruits
Dairy products

Question 3

Name three food sources for proteins.

Answer 3

meat
eggs
dairy
legumes
nuts and seeds

Question 4

Name three food sources for fats.

Answer 4

oils
nuts
dairy products (milk and cheese)
avocados
oily fish

Question 5

How are carbohydrates stored?

Answer 5

Carbs are stored in limited supply as glycogen an ideal source of energy due to how easy it is to break down.

Question 6

How are proteins stored?

Answer 6

proteins are stored as amino acids, used for muscle growth and repair rather then an energy source. (takes a long time to metabolize for energy)

Question 7

How are fats stored?

Answer 7

Fats are stored as fatty acids in abundant supply. Fats are an ideal energy source for low- to moderate-intensity activity. (takes longer then carbs to metabolise but last longer).