Health And We Flashcards
What do you want lots of in a balanced diet
Nutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
What is a reason for a balanced diet
Unused energy stored commonly as fast and can lead to obesity
Suitable energy available for activity
Nutrients for growth
How many calories do men and women need per day
Men - 2500kcal
Women - 2000kcal
Describe the amount of things needed for a balanced diet
55-60% carbohydrates
25-30% fat
15-20% protein
What is carbohydrate loading
Prior to an event endurance athletes will increase intake of carbs as carbon get stored in body as glycogen which converts into glucose when body needs more energy
What does protein help
Build muscle and repair and prevent torn muscles
Define hydration
Having enough water in the body to enable it to function normally
Define dehydration
Excessive loss of water from the body interrupting the normal functioning of the body
Define rehydration
Consuming sufficient water to restore hydration
How much of our body weight is water
60%
What happens if the blood doesn’t receive enough water
As the blood is 94% water if it doesn’t get enough, blood thickens slowing down the rate of flow so heart is required to work harder
How much water should a male and female drink per day
Men - 2.5 L
Female - 2L
How is water lost
Through sweat
Urine
Water vapour
Benefits of hydration
Flushes away waste
Balances chemicals that keep body working
Fluid cushions spinal cord and brain
Regulates body temperature
Dehydration effects
Blood thickening- slower flow - heart works harder
Dizziness, blurred vision and headaches
Muscle fatigue - can lead to cramp
Increased body temperature- can overheat and pass out
