Revision Flashcards
Reasons for taking parts in physical activities
Physical
Mental
Social
special types of diet
Vegetarian
Gluten free
Religious
Body weight control
Diet
providing the energy to work and exercise also rest and repair
energy balance
calories in should be equal to calories out
7 factors of a balanced diet
carbohydrates protein fats vitamins minerals fibre water
fats
fats supply energy for endurance activites
the daily intake of fats to prove energy should be 30% of diet
proteins
resisting infection and disease
regular chemical reactions in the body
releasing energy from food
repair and growth of tissues
Vitamin A
milk eggs cheese liver carrots
needed for eyesight and healthy skin
Vitamin C
fruit and vegetables
healthy bones, teeth, gums and to fight infections
Vitamin B1
whole grain foods, nuts and meat
absorbing calcium for healthy bones
Vitamin E
vegetable oil wholemeal bread and cereals
growth and development
Minerals
Calcium & iron:
calcium- vegetables and dairy products. keeping bones and teeth hard
Iron- red meat, liver, beans and green veg. making blood and preventing tiredness
Fibre
soluble and insoluble
sweat
as the sweat water evaporates from the skin it cools the skin
carbo-loading
used by long distance athletes. makes maximum use of atheltes energy resource.