mr smith-classes of food Flashcards
what are the two types of carbohydrates
simple
complex
simple carbohydates
can be brokedoqn quicky
giving fast release of energy
used during high intenisty exercises for anaerobic exercise
why are carbohydartes main source of energy
muscles require supply of glucose (sugar) to create ATP through respiration
complex carbohydrates
found in most plant foods
take longer to break down
provide slow release of energy
allowinf aerobic energy system
complex carb examples
pottaoes rice
simple carb examples
fruits
function of carbs
provided supply of enrrgy to cells and muscles
only substrate that can be used for both aerobic and anaerobic exercise
what are fats made up of
one molecule of glyercol and 3 molecules of fatty acids
what are the two types of fat
saturated
trans
what do fats lead up to
obseity
heart disease
strokes
effectt of fats on perofmance and health
limits cardiovascualr endurance
chlosetrol
fatty depostits that block arteries
where is chlosetrol found
all cells used to help make hormones
plaque is built up causing reistance in blood vessels
function of fats
yeild double the enrgy of carbs
majour source of enrgy if body at rest or low intesity
only utalised through aerobic repsiration as fat requires more oxygen to break down then carbs
what do fats also do
utalise us
layers of insulation that can help keep us warm in cold temps e.g. open water swimming
proteins
vital for cell growth and repair