Learning aim C

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

source of energy, complex carbs = 50-60% of total calories consumed active individuals = 70% to replace depleted glycogen stores, 2,000 calories women, 2,500 calories men

Question 2

simple carbs

Answer 2

fruits, juices, honey, easily absorbed and digested, monosaccharide, short burst of energy

Question 3

complex carbs

Answer 3

large carbs molecule, bread, pasta, rice, broken down slowly and releases energy over long periods

Question 4

proteins

Answer 4

12-20% of total calories, men = 55g, women = 45g, proteins broken down into amino acids

Question 5

Fats

Answer 5

20-35% of total calories, total consumption = 70g, saturated fat - men = 30g, women = 20g

Question 6

saturated

Answer 6

cakes and biscuits

Question 7

Unsaturated

Answer 7

sunflower oil, fish

Question 8

Vitamin A

Answer 8

Keeps immune system healthy and helps with normal functioning of the eyes and respiratory tract, found in liver, whole milk, greens, leafy vegetables and carrots, men need 0.7 per day, women need 0.6 per day

Question 9

Vitamin B

Answer 9

support breakdown and release of energy from food, found in lean meats, eggs, and whole grain bread

Question 10

vitamin C

Answer 10

helps protect cells, keeps them healthy, acts as antioxidant that protect the body from damage free radicals, found in fresh citrus fruits and berries, adults need 40mg per day

Question 11

vitamin D

Answer 11

need for absorption of calcium and phosphorus from foods, keeps bones healthy, 10mg, egg yolks, salmon, milk

Question 12

calcium

Answer 12

help build strong bones and teeth, ensuring that blood clots normally, milk, cheese, other dairy products, 700mg

Question 13

iron

Answer 13

needed for the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells, transports oxygen around the body, liver, meat, beans and nuts, men = 8.7 mg a day, women = 14mg a day

Question 14

ergogenic aid

Answer 14

any aid that enhances physical performance

Question 15

hyerhydration

Answer 15

An increase in the normal water content of the body

Question 16

dehydration

Question 17

Protein shake