Soc24: Energy Use, Diet, Nutricion, Hydration

Question 1

Seven components of a balanced diet

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, minerals, vitamins and water.

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Stored in muscles and the liver as glycogen which is converted into glucose is used to provide energy.

Question 3

Fats

Answer 3

They provide energy and help the muscles to work, found in butter and margarine highly.

Question 4

Proteins

Answer 4

Builds muscles up and repairs damaged tissues found in meat poultry, or bread and potatoes.

Question 5

Vitamins

Answer 5

Vitamins are essential for: good vision, good skin, red blood cell formation.

Question 6

Minerals

Answer 6

Essential for a healthy body

Question 7

Dehydation

Answer 7

The loss of water and salts for normal body function.

Question 8

Hydrate

Answer 8

Take on water

Question 9

Metabolic rate

Answer 9

The rate at which metabolic processes take place, the rate at which a body uses up energy.

Question 10

Hydration

Answer 10

Being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly. The average recommended daily intake is 2.5 litres of water for men and 2 litres for women.

Question 11

Diuretic

Answer 11

Making you produce more urine.