Nutrition

Question 1

What are carbohydrates ?

Answer 1

The main source (and preferred) energy source for all types of exercise, of alll intensities (aerobic and anaerobic)

Question 2

What is an example of carbohydrates ?

Answer 2

Brown bread, Brown pasta, Potatoes and Brown rice.

Question 3

How percentage of carbohydrates contain ?

Answer 3

55%-60%

Question 4

What are fats ?

Answer 4

An energy source: they provide more energy than carbohydrates than carbohydrates but only at low intensity. Easily stored in the body and can lead to weight gain.

Question 5

What are examples of fats ?

Answer 5

Butter, oil, fatty meats, avocado and fried foods

Question 6

What percentage of our diet should come from fats ?

Answer 6

25%-30%

Question 7

What are proteins ?

Answer 7

They are used for growth and repair of muscle tissue. Used by performers such as sprinted to aid muscles growth (hypertrophy)

Question 8

What are examples of proteins ?

Answer 8

Cheese, milk, eggs, lean meat and fish

Question 9

What percentage of your diet should be from proteins ?

Answer 9

15%-20%

Question 10

What are vitamins and minerals ?

Answer 10

Vitamins and minerals are for maintains the efficient working of the body systems and general health. This includes helping to keep:

• Our bones strong
• Our immune system working

Question 11

Where do you find vitamins and minerals ?

Answer 11

Vitamins are contained in fresh fruits and vegetables.

Minerals are contained in lots of different foods, including meant and vegetables