Paper1 Exercise Physiology: Diet and Nutrition

Question 1

What are the calorie guidelines for men?

Answer 1

2500 per day

Question 2

What are the calorie guidelines for women?

Answer 2

1940 per day

Question 3

Describe a balanced diet in a day?

Answer 3

55% carbohydrates
15% protein
30% fat
variety of fruit and veg

Question 4

Describe the benefits of carbohydrates

Answer 4

store and provide energy
for aerobic and anaerobic performers

Question 5

Describe the benefits of proteins

Answer 5

growth and repair of tissues and cells
increase muscle
making haemoglobin
making enzymes, antibodies and collagen

Question 6

describe the benefits of fats

Answer 6

insulation
protection by cushioning organs
provide energy

Question 7

Describe the functions of calcium

Answer 7

bone health
muscle contraction
nerve transmission

Question 8

describe the functions of iron

Answer 8

form haemoglobin
immune system boosting

Question 9

describe the function of phosphorous

Answer 9

bone health
energy production

Question 10

describe the function of Vitamin A

Answer 10

eye health

Question 11

describe the function of vitamin d

Answer 11

bone health
prevents cancer

Question 12

describe the function of Vitamin e

Answer 12

skin and eye health

Question 13

describe the function of Vitamin K

Answer 13

blood clotting

Question 14

describe the function of Vitamin C

Answer 14

skin
blood vessel health

Question 15

describe the function of Vitamin B

Answer 15

breakdown of food
forms haemoglobin

Question 16

What happens if an athlete doesn’t consume a sufficient amount of calories?

Answer 16

muscle loss
decreased intensity and duration of performance
increased risk of fatigue

Question 17

What is energy expenditure?

Answer 17

the sum of the basal metabolic rate
thermic effect of food
energy expended through physical activity

Question 18

What is Basal metabolic rate?

Answer 18

minimum amount of energy required to sustain physiological function

Question 19

What is thermic effect of food?

Answer 19

the amount of energy it takes to eat, digest and absorb food

Question 20

What is the MET for sitting?

Answer 20

1 MET

Question 21

What is the MET for running?

Answer 21

9 METs

Question 22

What is energy intake?

Answer 22

total amount of energy from food and drinks consumed

Question 23

What is energy balance?

Answer 23

the relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure