Soc 24: Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration

Question 1

Why do we need a balanced diet

Answer 1

To keep us free of diseases and illnesses by keeping the correct amount of minerals, vitamins, protien, carbs, fats and fibres as well as water in the diet

Question 2

What is a macronutrient

Answer 2

Are type of food you need large amounts of in your body

Question 3

What is a micronutrient

Answer 3

Are parts of your food you need for normal growth

Question 4

Why are carbs important

Answer 4

They are the main source of energy in your body and supply you with the energy you need to survive, there are two types of carbs: complex and simple

Question 5

Dehydration

Answer 5

The loss of water and salts that are essential for normal bodily functions

Question 6

Hydrate

Answer 6

Take on water

Question 7

Metabolic rate

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Diuretic

Answer 8

Making you produce more urine

Question 9

Hydration

Answer 9

The consumption of fluids to get 2.5 litres (men) a day on average