SOC 25: ENERGY USE, DIET, NUTRITION AND HYDRATION Flashcards
WHAT ARE MACRONUTRIENTS
Macronutrients are the types of food that you need in large amounts in your diet: carbs, fats and proteins
WHAT IS A BALANCED DIET
a diet that contains a variety of different foods and nutrients essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
WHAT ARE THE 7 ELEMENTS OF A BALANCE DIET
- carbs
- fats
- proteins
- vitamins
- minerals
- fibres
- watee
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CARBOHYDRATES
They are used to provide energy
WHERE ARE CARBOHYDRATES STORED
They are stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF CARBOHYDRATES
Complex & simple carbohydrates
WHAT ARE COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES
They are an energy source in natural foods to help provied energy for exercise
WHAT ARE SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES
They are found in natural form in fruit and veggies and in a refined form of cakes, etc and can contribute to good, long term health
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF FATS
They provide energy and helps our muscles work with glycogen
WHERE ARE FATS STORED
They are found in butter, margarine and cooking oils
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF PROTEINS
They help build muscles and help to repair damaged tissue but also to provide energy during extended periods of exercise
WHERE ARE PROTEINS STORED
Proteins are found in animal proteins such as meat, poultry & fish and vegetable protein such as pulses, nuts, bread, etc
WHAT SPORTS WILL UTILISTE MACRONUTRIENTSo
- sumo wrestlers need fat, for weight
- sprinters need more protein, for explosive strength and muscle
- marathon runners need carbohydrates, to run further and faster
WHAT ARE MICRONUTRIENTS
Micronutrients are the parts of your food that you need for normal growth, but only in small amounts in the form of vitamins and minerals
WHAT ARE VITAMINS AND MINERALS ESSENTIAL FOR
Vitamins and minerals are essential for a healthy body and to prevent certain diseases
WHAT DOES VITAMIN C HELP WITH
Vitamin C protects the body from infection, heal wounds and absorb minerals from food
WHAT DOES VITAMIN B HELP WITH
Vitamin B helps realease energy and repair of tissue
WHAT ARE THE TWO KEY MINERALS
Calcium and Iron