Total Fitness Flashcards
Substances in food that the body needs for energy, proper growth and maintenance
Nutriants
Macronutrients
Provide the body with energy to work and play
Micronutrients
Needed for growth and maintenance of the body
Calorie
A unit of energy contained in food
Body composition
The combanation of fat-free mass and fat mass
Diet
The regular course of eating and drinking adopted by a person
Healthy diet
Eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy
Recommended Daily Amounts
Refers to consuming the correct amount of food and nutrients, and is the appropriate amount that you should eat of the food per day
What are the two types of nutrients
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
The right amount of nutrients will provide…
Energy and Stamina
Carbohydrates, fats, and protein
Macronutrients
Minerals and vitamins
Micronutrients
Every activity requires…
Energy
Too much stored fat will lead to…
Being overweight
Not consuming enough calories will lead to…
Being underweight
The number of calories eaten
Energy in
The amount of activity performed and calories burned
Energy out
Eating more of some foods and less of others
Proportionality
Choosing forms of foods that limit your intake of saturated or trans fats, sugars, salt and cholesterol
Moderation
