nutrition

Question 1

what do carbohydrates do

Answer 1

provide the body with energy

Question 2

why are carbs so important for sports performers

Answer 2

helps boost performance over long distances because energy is released slowly

Question 3

name the two types of carb

Answer 3

simple sugars and complex starches

Question 4

what do complex starches do

Answer 4

provide a slow release of energy

Question 5

what do simple sugars do

Answer 5

provide quick bursts of energy

Question 6

how much of a performers diet should carbs make up

Answer 6

60-70%

Question 7

what do fats do

Answer 7

provide energy and help transport vitamins around the body

Question 8

why are fats important for sports performers

Answer 8

provide quick bursts of energy

Question 9

which are healthier: saturated or unsaturated fats

Answer 9

unsaturated fats

Question 10

what do proteins do

Answer 10

provide the body with amino acids

Question 11

what are amino acids

Answer 11

building blocks of all human cells controlling vital processes- growth and repair of muscles

Question 12

why are proteins important for sports performers

Answer 12

they help muscle tissues to grow back quicker

Question 13

what is muscle hypertrophy

Answer 13

muscles growing in size

Question 14

what are macronutrients

Answer 14

large scale nutrients such as carbs, fats and proteins

Question 15

what are micronutrients

Answer 15

small scale nutrients such as vitamins and minerals

Question 16

what does water do

Answer 16

carries nutrients around the body, keeps nutrients lubricates, removes waste products and regulates body temp

Question 17

why is water important for sports performers

Answer 17

keeps you hydrated and maintains water levels

Question 18

what do minerals do

Answer 18

they are essential for all bodily functions

Question 19

why are minerals important for sports performers

Answer 19

strengthens bones, muscles, tissues and skin

Question 20

give two sources of minerals

Answer 20

shellfish, almonds and watercress

Question 21

what do vitamins do

Answer 21

ensure vital chemical reactions take place

Question 22

why are vitamins important for sports performers

Answer 22

strengthen bones, limbs and vital organs

Question 23

state the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins

Answer 23

fat soluble vitamins can be stored in fatty tissues whereas water soluble vitamins cannot be stored - they must be replenished

Question 24

what does fibre do

Answer 24

helps absorb vital nutrients as well as removing waste and smoothening bowel

Question 25

why is fibre important for sports performers

Answer 25

helps the body stay in peak condition

Question 26

why is it important to eat lots of fibre

Answer 26

it helps you feel fuller for longer so you eat less and maintain optimum weight