Soc 24

Question 1

7 elements of a balanced diet

Answer 1

• carbohydrates
• fats
• proteins
• vitamins
• minerals
• water
• fibre.

Question 2

Complex carbohydrates

Answer 2

Foods of this type help to provide energy for exercise and should form about half of your daily intake.

Question 3

Simple carbs

Answer 3

Simple carbohydrates are found in their natural form in fruit and vegetables, and in their refined form in biscuits, cakes, chocolate and confectionery.

Question 4

Carbohydrate loading for endurance athletes

Answer 4

is a strategy these athletes use to maximise the stores of glycogen (or energy) in their muscles and liver.

Question 5

Timing protein intake for power athletes

Answer 5

All athletes, but particularly power athletes, see protein as a key part of their diet, because of the role it plays in stimulating muscle growth. The timing of intake - when you eat protein - seems to be the main factor in getting the best results from it.

Question 6

Micronutrients

Answer 6

Micronutrients are the parts of your food that you need for normal growth, but only in small amounts - what we usually call vitamins and minerals.

Question 7

Minerals

Answer 7

Calciam, iron, sodiam, potaciam, seleniam

Question 8

3 body types

Answer 8

Ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph