Soc 25

Question 1

What are the 7 elements in a balanced diet?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Fats
Protien
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Fibre

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

They are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles and provide us with energy

Question 3

2 types of carbohydrates

Answer 3

Simple- short burst of energy made of simple sugars (biscuits,fruit,cakes)
Complex- slow releasing energy (wholemeal pasta, brown rice)

Question 4

Fats

Answer 4

Provide us with energy and works together with glycogen to help muscles work (cheese,nuts)

Question 5

Protein

Answer 5

Repairs and builds muscle tissue. (Eggs, chicken)

Question 6

Vitamins

Answer 6

Keeps body healthy and helps prevent disease
-good vision, healthy skin

Question 7

Minerals

Answer 7

Main ones are
Iron- linked with haemoglobin, without it blood wouldn’t be able to carry oxygen,lack of it can lead to tiredness
Calcium-strong bones and teeth

Question 8

Water

Answer 8

-Accounts for half of our bodyweight
-athletes need it to not get dehydrated

Question 9

Fibre

Answer 9

Aids the digestive system

Question 10

Carb loading?

Answer 10

What athletes do to maximise glycogen in their muscles and liver

Question 11

Ectomorph

Answer 11

Skinny type, low fat, hard to put on muscle

Question 12

Mesomorph

Answer 12

Athletic and muscular

Question 13

Endomorph

Answer 13

Soft round belly