Macros

Question 1

How many cals In 1g of carbs?

Answer 1

4

Question 2

How many cals in 1g fats?

Answer 2

9

Question 3

How many cals in 1g protein?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

What is a simple carb?

Answer 4

Honey, jam, sweets, sport drinks

Question 5

What is a complex carb?

Answer 5

Bread, rice, pasta, potato

Question 6

What does consuming fats do when consuming carbs?

Answer 6

Slows digestion down

Question 7

How many amino acids do we have, how many are essential?

Answer 7

20 and 9

Question 8

How many carbs should an athlete have?

Answer 8

45-55%

Question 9

How much fat does an athlete need?

Answer 9

25-30%

Question 10

How much protein should an athlete have?

Answer 10

20-25%

Question 11

What’s mono fat and what does it benefit?

Answer 11

A healthy fat in oils, fish and nut butter. It helps maintain a healthy cholesterol

Question 12

What’s polyunsaturated fats and what do they help?

Answer 12

They are healthy fats in oil, provide omega 3 and 6 which can help with joint problems like arthritis

Question 13

What’s trans fat and what does it cause?

Answer 13

Unhealthy fats in fast food, can cause heart disease, diabetes and obesity

Question 14

What’s soluble fibre and what does it help?

Answer 14

Oats, berries, fruits it lowers cholesterol and maintains weight management

Question 15

What’s insoluble fibre and why is it good?

Answer 15

Found in carrots, tomato and potatoes. It can help speed up bowel movements