Soc 25 - Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition, And Hydration Flashcards
What is a balanced diet
A diet that contains a variety of foods and nutrients essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
What are the 7 elements of a healthy lifestyle?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Wayer
Fibre
What are macronutrients?
Macronutrients are the thpes of food in large amounts in your body
What do the macronutrients consist of?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Where are carbohydrates stored?
In the muscles and the liver
What are carbohydrates stored as?
Glycogen
Where are complex carbohydrates
What do vitamins and minerals do?
Vitamins and minersls are essential for a healthy body and to prevent certain diseases.
What are examples of vitamins and minerals?
Vitamin C, Iron,
What does vitamin B do?
Helps the release of energy
Vitamin C
Helps protect the bidy from infections, heal wounds and
What are the micronutirents?
Minerals, fibre
Why are micronutrients useful to us?
They can prevent infection and disease
What are some examples of macronutrients?
Wholemeal pasta, wholemeal bread, nuts
Why are fats not our main source of energy?
They aren’t as easy to break down as carbohydrates
Shy are Proteins importsnt?
They can help build muscle and repair damaged tissue.
Why are vitamins and minerals important?
Vitamins kee
What arethe three minerals essential for a healthy body?
Calcuium and Iron and Zinc
Where can you find calcium?
Milk, cheese, and cereals
How can calcium help your health?
It is important in the formations of bones and teeth, and helps to make the boned strong.
Something that is crucial for many sports
Why is important to keep up an calcium intake?
As you get older it will reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis
Where could you find iron?
Found in many foods, including meat
Why is water importsnt for the body
It transports nutrients, waste and hormones around the body and controls the distrobution of electrolytes (or body salts).
What can water do to help athletes and sportspeople?
When competeijg in order to improve their performance and to offset dehydration.