SOC 24 - ENERGY USE, DIET, NUTRITION AND HYDRATION Flashcards
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Macronutrients
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Types of food needed most in your diet: carbohydrates, fats and proteins
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Carbohydrates
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The body’s main source of energy
3
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Carbo loading
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Strategy athletes use to maximise the amount of gylcogen in their stomach and liver
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Fats
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Rich source of energy
5
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Proteins
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Increase build of muscles (hypertrophy) and repair damaged tissues
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Micronutrients
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Minerals, vitamins, fibre
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Vitamins
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Essential for the body to function properly
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Minerals
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Two key minerals are calcium and iron
9
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Fibre
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Aids the functioning of the digestive system
10
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Water
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Main component for many cells
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Dehydration
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Lack of water needed for body function
12
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Hydration
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Having water in your system
13
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Diuretic
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Makes you produce more urine
14
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Metabolic rate
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The rate at which body uses energy
