Socrative 24 Energy Use, Diet And Nutrition Flashcards
1
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Macronutrient
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Type of food you need in large amounts in your diet: carbohydrates
2
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Carbohydrates
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The bodies main source of energy
3
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Carb loading
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Strategy that athletes use to maximise the stores of glycogen in their muscles and liver
4
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Fats
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Rich source of energy
5
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Proteins
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Important to build up muscles and repair damaged tissue
6
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Vitamins
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Essential for the body to function healthily
7
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Minerals
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Two key minerals are calcium and iroj
8
Q
Fibre
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Adds bulk to food and helps function digestive system
9
Q
Water
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Amounts for half your body weight, holds oxygen and is the main component for many cells
10
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Dehyrdration
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Loss of water and salts essential for a normaly body function
11
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Hydration
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Takeo on water
12
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Diuretic
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Producing more urine
13
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Metabolic rate
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The rate at which a body uses energy up
