the role of nutrients in different intensities of exercise

Question 1

whta are the specific needs for fats

Answer 1

• also an energy source
• required for low intensity energy and insulation
• comes in 2 forms: saturated fats (animal fats), unsaturated fats (vegetable fats/ oils)

Question 2

what are specific needs for carbohydrates

Answer 2

• the main energy source for all types of activity
• high and low intensity exercise
• fuel for muscular contractions
• useful for 1min to 2 hours of exercise
• provided within bread, pasta, potatoes etc.

Question 3

what are the specific needs for protein

Answer 3

• for tissue growth and repair
• small part to play in energy
• provided by food like fish, meat, eggs, dairy, nuts

Question 4

what are the specific needs for minerals in the body

Answer 4

• required for bone growth and maintenance of regular bodily fucntions
• inorganic substances e.g. calcium are good for bone formation

Question 5

what are the specific uses for water

Answer 5

• required to prevent dehydration
• approximately 8, 8oz glasses should be drunk per day

Question 6

how much water should the average person drink daily

Answer 6

men: 2.5 litres
women: 2 litres

Question 7

how do long distance runners prepare for an event

Answer 7

• athletes carbo-load so they can work for a long time without running out of carbohydrates

Question 8

what are the dangers of overhydrating

Answer 8

water enters tissue cells rather than being in the blood

Question 9

dangers of under hydrating

Answer 9

Can lead to dehydration- dizziness, fatigue, heat stroke, increased heart rate, nausea, muscle cramp, thicker blood