Soc 25 Flashcards
What are carbs
Stored as glycagen in liver and muscles
What is fats
Provide energy and help muscles work with glycagon
What is protien
Help build muscle and to repair damaged tissue
What are vitamins
Essential for the body to function properly
What are micronutrients
Parts of the food that you need for normal growth
What is water
Transports nutrients, wast and hormons around the body
What is fibre
Adds bulk to food and aids the functioning of the digestive system
What is hydration
Where the body has enough water to transport nutrients around
What is dehydration
Loss/lack of water in the body
What is carbo loading
A strategy used to maximise the glycagen storage in your muscles and liver
What is the Metabolic rate
The rate at which a body uses up energy
What is optimum weight affected by
Height, bone structure, muscle girth and gender
