Soc24 (Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration) Flashcards
1
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Macronutrients
A
- carbohydrates
- fats
- proteins
2
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Micronutrients
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- vitamins
- minerals
3
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Other 2 parts for a balanced diet
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- water
- fibre
4
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2 types of carbohydrates
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- complex in starch foods like brown rice and wholemeal bread
- simple is sugars for quick release of energy found in natural fruit/ veg and biscuits ext
- 50% intake
5
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Fats
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- provide energy together with glycogen
- found in butter, cheesy and oily fish
- 30% intake
6
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Proteins
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- build muscle and repare
- also provide energy for elite level if burnt through fats and carbs
- around 20% intake
7
Q
Carbohydrate Loading
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Athletes uses maximum stores of glycogen in their muscles and livers
8
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Vitamins
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Used for body functions including vision, good skin, red blood cells ext
9
Q
Minerals + two examples
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- essential for healthy body
- calcium good for strong bones, reduce osteoporosis
- iron helps the formation of blood and links with haemoglobin
10
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Water
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Transfers nutrients, waste and hormones
11
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Fibre + 2 examples
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- helps function the digestion system
- soluble helps cholesterol and insoluble prevents constipation
12
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4 factors effecting optimum weight
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- height
- bone structure
- muscle girth
- gender