Nutrition, Diet, Energy Use Flashcards
What are the 7 required nutrients for a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Fibre, Vitamins, minerals, water
Why are carbohydrates needed in the body?
Your body turns carbs into glucose (blood sugar) to give you the energy you need to function
Why are fats needed in the body?
gives the body size and shape
Insulation
helps to keep us warm
Why are Proteins needed for the body?
Needed for growth and repairing/building of the muscles
Why are vitamins and minerals needed for the body?
Bone Health
Immune system
Energy
What is the purpose of minerals in the body?
For bone growth/strength
Identify all micronutrients
Vitamins and Minerals
Identify all Macronutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
What is the energy balance equation?
Relationship between energy consumed and energy expended
What are simple Carbohydrates used for?
Simple Sugars-Glucose is used for a quick energy release, not a viable long term energy source
How does water help the body?
Keeps the joints lubricated
Regulates the bodies temperature through sweating
How does Fibre help the body?
Helps digest food and removes waste product
Helps your body absorb vital nutrients
What does BCAA stand for?
Branch Chain Amino Acid (what protein is broken down in to)
What’s iron for?
essential component of haemoglobin (which carries oxygen in the blood)
What’s calcium for?
Essential for healthy bones and teeth (deficiency of calcium increases chance of osteoporosis)
What is Vitamin B for?
needed for energy production and stress reduction
What is Vitamin D for?
needed to build bones and teeth
