Unit 2 Sports Nutrition

Question 1

What are the mental benefits of exercise? (3)

Answer 1

Less stressed.
Releases endorphins - happier.
Better sleep.

Question 2

What is sports nutrition?

Answer 2

The study and practice of nutrition and diet as it relates to athletic performance.

Question 3

What is a sports nutritionist?

Answer 3

Specialises in proper nutrition for athlete.

Question 4

What do minerals do? (2)

Answer 4

Hydrated.

Improve performance.

Question 5

How much of our diet should be carbohydrates?

What do they do?

Answer 5

50% of calories.

Replenish glycogen.

Question 6

What does calcium don’t?

Why do athletes need more of it? (2)

Answer 6

Repair & maintain bones and teeth.

Prone to injury, prevent muscle cramps.

Question 7

What is protein for?

What does too much of it cause? (2)

Answer 7

Build and repair muscles.
Weight gain.
Buildup of ketones = kidney problems.
Fatigue & dehydration

Question 8

What is potassium for? (2)

Answer 8

Helps maintain fluid balance.

Question 9

What are the physical benefits of exercise? (3)

Answer 9

Reduced risk of CHD.
Lower resting heart rate.
Lower fat, look better.