Soc-23 Energy Use Diet And Nuetriants Flashcards
1
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Importance of a balanced diet
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Important for normal people for keeping a healthy body and sports people wanting to perform as well as possible
2
Q
Balanced diet elements
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Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Fibre Water
3
Q
Macro nutrients
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Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
4
Q
Micro nutrients
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Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Fibre
5
Q
Fats
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Provide energy, and together with glycogen help the muscles work
Found in butter.
Should take about 30 percent of daily intake
6
Q
Complex carbs
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Starch, long lasting energy long distance running
Half your daily intake
7
Q
Simple carbs
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sugars, Found in biscuits cakes… they give very sudden but quick releasing energy
8
Q
Proteins
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Are important for building muscle and repairing tissues (rugby and strength performance)
