Diet And Nutrition Flashcards

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Recommended calorie intake and balanced diet percentages

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Men - 2,550 calories per day
Women - 1,940 calories per day
• Approximately 55% carbohydrates
• Approximately 15% protein
• No more than 30% fats
- varied foods, including five portions of fruit and veg per day

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What are carbohydrates

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Sugars and starches stored in the body as glycogen and converted to glucose to fuel energy production

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What is protein

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Amino acids essential for the growth and repair of cells and tissues

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What are fats

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Triglycerides which provide the body with fatty acids for energy production

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5
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What are vitamins and minerals

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Essential organic and inorganic nutrients required for healthy body function

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6
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Define energy expenditure

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The sum of basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food and the energy expended through physical activity

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Define basal metabolic rate (BMR)

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The minimum amount of energy required to sustain physiological function at rest, which can amount for as much as 75% of total energy expenditure

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What is the thermic effect of food (TEF)

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The energy required to eat, digest, absorb and use the food taken in, which accounts for a very small percentage of the total energy expenditure

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What is physical activity energy expenditure

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There total number of calories required to perform daily tasks, which can be estimated using MET values

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What are metabolic equivalent (MET) values

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The ratio of a performers working metabolic rate to their resting metabolic rate

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What is energy intake

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The total amount of energy from food and beverages consumed and measured in joules or calories

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What is energy balance

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The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure

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