Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Flashcards
How many litres of water should a man have daily?
2.5 l
Affects of dehydration
> increase heart rate and the heart has to work harder to pump around thicker blood
increase body temperature
increase reaction time make poor decisions
muscle fatigue leading to cramp
dizziness/ nausea/ headaches/ blurred vision
blood thickening more viscous slowing spped at which it travels around the body
What is rehydration?
consuming water to restore hydration
What is dehydration?
excessive loss of water from the body, interputing the normal functioning of the body
What is hydration?
having enough water in the body to function normally
A perfromer needs more water depending on…
> duration
temperature
altitude
intensity
Water is lost as….
> urine
sweat/ faeces
water vapour when we breathe
How much of our body weight is water?
60%
How many litres of water is recommened for a women per day?
2l
What is a balanced diet?
A diet that contains the right quantity of food so that you consume only as many calories as you expend
A balanced diet will…
> provide energy
help our bodies grow
repair injured tissues
provide hydration
How much of our daily diet should consist of carbohydrates?
55-60%
How much of your daily intake should consist of protein?
15-20%
How much of your diet should consist of fat?
25-30%
SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES examples and effect on the body
broken down quickley and provide body with immediate energy
>sugar, glucose, chocolaate bars