Soc 24 Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
1
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What are the 7 components of a properly balanced diet:
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- Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Fibres
- Water
- Minerals
2
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What are the macronutrients
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Carbohydrates, fats and proteins
3
Q
What are complex carbohydrates?
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They are found in natural foods, such as bananas, brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholemeal pasta, nuts and potatoes
4
Q
Dehydration
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The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function
5
Q
Hydrate
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Take on water
6
Q
Hydration
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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 men and 2 litres for women
7
Q
Diuretic
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Making you produce more urine
8
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Metabolic rate
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The rate in which metabolic processes take place. The rate at which the body uses up energy
