Soc 25 - Diet

Question 1

7 foods and their functions

Answer 1

Carbohydrates - provides the body with energy
Fats - provides the body with energy
Proteins - vital for muscle growth and repair
Vitamins - used to fight infection and strengthen immune system
Minerals - Essential for a healthy body
Water - keeps our bodys hydrated
Fibre - adds bulf to food and aids the digestive system

Question 2

Macro nutrients

Answer 2

Nutrients we use in the largest amounts, made up of carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Question 3

Micro nutrients

Answer 3

Needed in the body in small amounts made up of , vitamins and minerals

Question 4

Optimum weight

Answer 4

Made up of sex, height, age and under lying health conditions

Question 5

Hydration

Answer 5

The essential amount of water required in the body not to dehydrate

Question 6

Dehydration

Answer 6

A loss of water in the body

Question 7

Carbo loading

Answer 7

Maximum storage of glycogen in the body providing energy

Question 8

Metabolic rate

Answer 8

Is how quickly your body can generate energy from the food

Question 9

Complex Carbohydrates

Answer 9

Found in natural foods, such as banana, brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholemeal pasta amd potatoes. Food of this type help to provide energy for exercise and should form about half of yourdaily intake.

Question 10

Simple carbohydrate

Answer 10

Are found in their natural form in fruit and vegetables, and in their refined form innbiscuits cakes and confectionary.

Question 11

People doing sport require what 3 macronutrients

Answer 11

• Sumo wreslters need more fat for weight
• Sprinters need more protein, for explosive strength and muscle
• Marathon runners need more carbs to allow them to run further and faster