3. Diet and Nutrition Flashcards
(19 cards)
Balanced diet
A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food, which provide adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health
Macronutrients
Fat, protein and carbohydrate.
We need them in larger quantities for energy
Carbohydrate
Main energy source e.g. pasta
Protein
Provides amino acids, the building blocks of human cells
Fats
An essential part of a healthy diet and a good source of energy
Fat soluble vitamin
A
Eggs and dairy
Bone and tooth growth
Less fractures
Water soluble
B6
Bananas and eggs
Makes haemoglobin
Improves blood transport
Calcium
Dairy
Growth of bones and teeth
Less fractures
Potassium
Bananas
Part of haemoglobin
Improves oxygen transport around body
Hydration
Getting the right amount of water into your body before, during and after exercise
Weight (kg) x 0.033 = L
Dehydration
When fluid loss is not replaced by fluid intake
Dehydration symptoms
Headache
Muscle cramping
Fatigue
Energy
The ability to do work
Energy systems
The specific process by which energy is produced and used by the body
Energy continuum
The relative contribution of all three energy systems to produce energy
Dietary supplement
A product that is added to the diet to make up for a deficiency in the diet
Sports drinks
Contain electrolytes such as potassium and carbohydrates like sugars
Metabolism
The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy
Basal metabolism
The minimum amount of energy required by the body for basic bodily functions at rest
