Exercise physiology Flashcards
1
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What is a balanced diet?
A
A diet containing a variety of foods from each of the food groups so there is adequte intake of nutrients
2
Q
What is the principle source of energy used by the body (areobic and anaerobic intensities)?
A
Carbohydrates
3
Q
What do carbohydrates get broken down into?
A
glucose
4
Q
Where are carbohydrates stored and how?
A
In the muscles and liver as glycogen
5
Q
What is the glycaemic index?
A
How quickly carbohydrates can be broken down and increase blood glucose levels
6
Q
What is a simple carbohydrate?
A
- short chain of monosaccharides
- found in fruits
- easily digested
- found in processed foods
7
Q
What kind of glycaemic index do simple carbohydrates have?
A
- high glycaemic index
- quickly broken down
- short sharp rise in blood glucose
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