Paper 2 - Health, Fitness And Well-being

Question 1

What are the 4 factors that affect calorie intake?

Answer 1

1. Age.
2. Gender.
3. Height.
4. Energy expenditure.

Question 2

How much of your diet should consist of protein?

Answer 2

15-20%

Question 3

What is protein for?

Answer 3

Growth and repair of muscle and tissue.

Question 4

How much of your diet should consist of carbohydrates?

Answer 4

55-60%

Question 5

Name the 2 types of carbohydrates.

Answer 5

1. Simple.

2. Complex.

Question 6

Give examples of simple carbohydrates and what are they useful for?

Answer 6

Sugars.
Quick release/burst of energy.
Good for 100m sprints.

Question 7

Give example of complex carbohydrates and what are they uses for?

Answer 7

Whole grains.
Gives steady release of energy.
Good for marathon runners.

Question 8

How much of your diet should consist of fats?

Answer 8

25-30%

Question 9

What are fats good for?

Answer 9

A quick source of energy.

Question 10

What are vitamins and minerals for?

Answer 10

Essiental for growth, immune system etc.

Question 11

Define sedentary lifestyle.

Answer 11

Leading a life with little or no physical activity.

Question 12

How can obesity effect performance?

Name 4.

Answer 12

1. Reduced cardiovascular endurance.
2. Reduced flexibility.
3. Reduced agility.
4. Reduced speed.

Question 13

Name 3 effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

Answer 13

Any if the following:

• heart disease
• hypertension
• type 2 diabetes
• poor sleep
• poor self-esteem
• weight gain

Question 14

Define dehydration.

Answer 14

An imbalance of water taken in to water lost.

Question 15

Name 3 effects if dehydration.

Answer 15

Any if the following:

• increased blood velocity.
• greater workload for the heart.
• increased body temperature.
• increased reaction time.
• muscle fatigue.
• lack of concentration.