Soc 25

Question 1

What are the 7 elements of a balanced diet

Answer 1

Fats
Fibre
Protine
Carbohydrates
Vitimins
Water
Minerals

Question 2

Functions of carbs

Answer 2

Used as slow releasing energy

Question 3

Function of fats

Answer 3

Provides energy and insulation to the body

Question 4

Function of protine

Answer 4

Help repair and build muscle tissue

Question 5

Function of vitamins

Answer 5

A balanced supply of vitamins helps the body function properly

Question 6

Function of minerals

Answer 6

Calcium is important for bones and teeth growth
Iron is helpful for oxygen carry around the body

Question 7

Function of water

Answer 7

Hydrates you

Question 8

Function of fibre

Answer 8

Adds bulk to food and aids functioning of digestive system

Question 9

What are complex carbs

Answer 9

(Startch) helps provide energy for exercise

Question 10

What are simple carbs

Answer 10

Sugars

Question 11

What are the 3 macro nutrients

Answer 11

Carbs, fats, protine

Question 12

What are the 3 micro nutrients

Answer 12

Fibre, vitamins, minerals

Question 13

What is optimum weight?

Answer 13

The most favourable weight to perform best in their sport/activity

Question 14

Definition of hydration

Answer 14

Dehydration is the lack of water consumed

Question 15

Definition of dehydradion

Answer 15

When the body does not have enough water/liquid to perform

Question 16

Definition of carb loading

Answer 16

When an athelete increases carb intake to imcrease glucose store in liver and muscles

Question 17

Definition of metobolic rate

Answer 17

This is how fast your body can burn carbs and use up energy