Soc 24

Question 1

Macronutrient

Answer 1

Types of food that you need in large amounts in your diet: carbohydrates.

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

The bodys makn 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 tissue

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

What are the 2 key minerals

Answer 8

calcium and iron

Question 9

Fibre

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Dehydration

Answer 10

Loss of water and salts essential for normal body function

Question 11

Diuretic

Answer 11

Making u produce more urine

Question 12

Metabolic rate

Answer 12

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