Nutrition Flashcards
What does FITT stand for
Frequency, intensity, time, type
Frequency
How long you exercise for
Intensity
How hard you exercise
Time
How long you exercise for
Type
What type of workout/activity
Health and wellness components
Physical, social, emotional, environmental, spiritual, mental
What are carbohydrates
Most accessible form of energy
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates
Simple and complex
What is a simple carbohydrate
Sugar and candy
What is a complex carbohydrate
Pasta, cereal, rice
Where are carbohydrates stored
Liver, muscle, blood
What are proteins
Energy nutrient
What are the 2 types of protein
Complete and incomplete
What is a complete nutrient
Animal products (meat and dairy)
What is a incomplete nutrient
Plant products (nuts, beans, veggies)
How many amino acids are proteins broken into and how many are essential
22 amino acids, 9are essential
How much of your diet should be carbohydrates
50-60%
How much of your diet should be proteins
15-20%
What are fats
Most concentrated form of energy
What are the 2 types of fat
Saturated and unsaturated