Soc 24

Question 1

Macronutrient

Answer 1

Types of food that you need in large amounts in your diet

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

The body’s main source of energy.

Question 3

Carbo Loading

Answer 3

Strategy that athletes use to maximise the stores of glycogen in their muscles and liver.

Question 4

Fats

Answer 4

Rich source of energy.

Question 5

Proteins

Answer 5

Important to build muscles and repair damaged tissues.

Question 6

Micronutrients

Answer 6

Parts of your food that you need for normal growth, but only in small amounts.

Question 7

Vitamins

Answer 7

Essential for the body to function properly.

Question 8

Minerals

Answer 8

The two key minerals are calcium and iron.

Question 9

Fibre

Answer 9

Adds bulk to food and aids the functioning of the digestive system.

Question 10

Water

Answer 10

Amounts for around half of your body weight. Holds oxygen and is the main component of many cells.

Question 11

Dehydration

Answer 11

The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function.

Question 12

Hydration

Answer 12

Take on water.

Question 13

Diuretic

Answer 13

Making you produce more urine.

Question 14

Metabolic Rate

Answer 14

The rate at which metabolic processes take place; the rate at which a body uses up energy.