Soc 24 Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
Dehydration
The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function
Hydrate
Take on water
Metabolic rate
The rate at which metabolic processes take place: the rate at which the body uses energy up
Hydration
Being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly. The average recommended daily intake is 2,5 litres of water for a man and 2 litres for a women.
Diuretic
Making you produce more urine
Characteristics of an endomorph
Soft round body
Gains fat easily
Characteristics of a mesomorph
Gains muscle easily
Athletic
Broad shoulders
Characteristics of an ectomorph
'Hard gainer' Thin Flat chest Narrow shoulders Fast metabolism
What are the micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals
What are the macronutrients
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats
What are complex carbohydrates
Longer lasting energy in foods such as brown rice, wholemeal pasta ect
What are simple carbs
Simple carbs are quicker release of energy this is in food such as fruit and cakes
What are vitamins
This is for the body to function properly such as: good vision, skin, healing and blood clotting
What minerals do you need as a sportsman
The main vitamin you need is calcuim for your bones and teeth
Why do we need water
This is because it carries and transports nutrients and allows us to sweat to regulate body temperature