Soc 24 Energy Use,diet,nutrition And Hrydration Flashcards
Macronutrient
Types of food that you need in large amounts in your diet
Carbs
The body’s main source of energy
Carbo loading
Strategy that athletes use to maximise the stores of glycogen in their muscles and liver
Fats
Rich source of energy
Proteins
Important to build muscles and repair damaged tissues
Micronutrients
Parts of your food that you need for normal growth,but only in small amounts
Vitamins
Essential for the body to function properly
Minerals
The two key minerals are calcium and iron
Fibre
Adds bulk to food and aids the functioning of the digestive system
Water
Amounts for around half of your bodyweight
Dehydration
The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function
Hydration
Take on water
Diuretic
Making you produce more urine
Metabolic rate
The rate at which metabolic processes take place