Soc24: Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
1
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Complex carbs
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- bananas, brown rice, potatoes
- provide energy for exercise
- burn off slowly
2
Q
Simple carbs
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- biscuits, cakes, chocolate
- found in natural form
- burn off quickly
3
Q
Fats
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- help muscles to work
- butter, margarine , cooking oils
- also found in bacon
- daily intake of fats should be 30%
4
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Proteins
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- build muscles and repair damaged tissues
- important for rugby players
- also used to provide energy
• animal protein - meat, fish and dairy products such as milk, cheese
• plant and veg proteins - found pulse, nuts, pasta, rice
5
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Dehydration
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The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function
6
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Hydrate
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Take on water
7
Q
Metabolic rate
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The rate at which metabolic processes take place; the rate at which a body uses up energy
8
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Diuretic
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Make you produce more urine
9
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Hydration
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Being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly. The average recommend daily intake is 2.5 litres of water for men and 2 litres for women
