Soc 24: Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration

Question 1

7 elements of a balanced diet

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water and Fibre

Question 2

Complex Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Found in Natural Foods eg bananas, brown rice and nuts

Question 3

Simple Carbohydrates

Answer 3

• Are found in their natural form in fruit and vegetables

- Found in their refined in biscuits, cakes and chocolate

Question 4

Fats

Answer 4

. Important for providing energy and help muscles to work

. Found in bacon, cheese fish and nuts

Question 5

Proteins

Answer 5

. Important in repairing muscle and tissue

. Provides energy during extended periods of exercise

Question 6

Protein (Animal)

Answer 6

Found in meat, fish and dairy products.

Question 7

Protein (Plant or vegetable)

Answer 7

Found in nuts, pasta and rice

Question 8

Protein after exercise is ideal as it:

Answer 8

. Minimises protein breakdown
. Stimulate muscle protein synthesis
. Helps build muscle

Question 9

Vitamins are essential for you body functioning properly

Answer 9

. Good visions 
. Good skin 
. Red Blood Cell Formation 
. Healing 
. Healthy bines and teeth 
. Blood clotting

Question 10

2 Key Minerals

Answer 10

Calcium and Iron

Question 11

Calcium

Answer 11

. Important in formation of bones and teeth

. Reduces chance of osteoporosis

Question 12

Iron

Answer 12

. Linked with haemoglobin

. Lack of it can lead to irregular breathing and HR

Question 13

Fibre

Answer 13

. Adds bulk to food and aids functioning of digestive system

Question 14

Water

Answer 14

. Accounts for half of body weight

. Transports nutrients, wastes and hormones around the body

Question 15

2 types of fibre

Answer 15

Soluble and insoluble

Question 16

Soluble fibre

Answer 16

(Fruit and Veg) Helps to reduce cholesterol levels

Question 17

Insoluble Fibre

Answer 17

Prevents constipation (Cereal and bread)

Question 18

Dehydration

Answer 18

The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function

Question 19

Hydrate

Answer 19

Take on water

Question 20

Metabolic rate

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Hydration

Answer 21

Being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly.

Question 22

Average recommend daily water intake

Answer 22

2.5L for men

2L for women

Question 23

Diuretic

Answer 23

Making you produce more urine