Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration

Question 1

What are the 4 macronutrients

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats

Question 2

What is the function of carbohydrates on the body?

Answer 2

Provides quick energy

Question 3

What percentage of an athletes diet should be made up of carbs?

Answer 3

60%

Question 4

What is carb loading?

Answer 4

Eating increased carbs before an event for increased energy

Question 5

What is the function of protein on the body?

Answer 5

Builds and repairs muscle

Question 6

What percentage of an a athletes diet should be made up of proteins?

Answer 6

15%

Question 7

Why would an athlete eat increased proteins after an event

Answer 7

To aid recovery

Question 8

What is the function of fibre on the body

Answer 8

Its indigestible so it helps avoid constipation

Question 9

What are the three micronutrients

Answer 9

Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins

Question 10

What is the function of minerals

Answer 10

Helps break down energy for food
Required for intensive training
Calcium strengthens bones

Question 11

What is the function of vitamins on the body

Answer 11

Required to help the body function and aid concentration

Question 12

What is the function of fats for the body

Answer 12

A source of slow releasing energy

Question 13

What are the features of a mesomorph

Answer 13

Very muscular
Large head
Broad shoulders
Strong forearms and thighs 
Narrow hips

Question 14

What are the features of an ectomorph

Answer 14

Very thin
Narrow face, high forehead
Narrow shoulders
Slim hips
Thin, narrow chest and abdomen

Question 15

What are the features of an endomorph

Answer 15

Very fat
Fatty upper arms
Narrow shoulder 
Wide hips
Relatively thin wrists
Fatty thighs

Question 16

What is optimum weight

Answer 16

Optimum weight is where an athlete is a healthy weight that allows them to perform at their best