Soc 24: Energy Use And Diet

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

This is the bodies main source of energy. Make up 50% of your diet.

Question 2

Fats

Answer 2

Fats are important because they provide energy and together with glycogen help muscles to work. The daily intake of fats should be 30% of your diet.

Question 3

Proteins

Answer 3

Proteins are important to help build muscles and to repair damaged tissue

Question 4

Vitamins

Answer 4

A balanced supply of vitamins is essential for the body to function properly. There are many benefits to vitamins. A few of these are good vision, good skin, healing and healthy bones and teeth.

Question 5

Minerals

Answer 5

Two key minerals you need are calcium and iron. Calcium helps strengthen bones iron is linked to haemoglobin.

Question 6

Water

Answer 6

When you exercise you sweat and lose electrolytes so you need water to build this back up.

Question 7

Fibre

Answer 7

Fibre adds bulk to food and aids the digestive system

Question 8

Carb loading

Answer 8

This is when athletes eat loads of protein and build it up in there systems before a race. This maximises glucogen stores in your muscles giving you lots of energy.

Question 9

Ectomorph

Answer 9

Small amd skinny

Question 10

Mesmomorph

Answer 10

Athletic snd strong, gains fat and muscles easily

Question 11

Endomorph

Answer 11

Overweight and gains fat easily. Finds it hard to lose weight.