3.2.3.3 Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration

Question 1

Average male energy requirements

Answer 1

2500 kcal

Question 2

Average female energy requirements

Answer 2

2000 kcal

Question 3

Energy requirements are dependant on

Answer 3

Age
Gender
Height
Energy expenditure

Question 4

Reason why a balanced diet is needed

Answer 4

Unused energy is stored as fat, which can cause obesity
Suitable energy available for activity
Body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration

Question 5

3 macronutrients and percentage in balanced diet

Answer 5

Carbs - 55-60%
Protein - 15-20%
Fat - 25-30%

Question 6

4 micronutrients

Answer 6

Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
Water

Question 7

Carbohydrates function

Answer 7

Main and preferred energy source for all types of energy

Question 8

Fats function

Answer 8

Second preferred energy source for low intensities

Question 9

Protein function

Answer 9

Growth and repair of muscle tissue

Question 10

Vitamins and minerals function

Answer 10

Mainatining the efficient working of body systems and general health

Question 11

Fibre function

Answer 11

Keeps digestive system healthy

Question 12

Water makes up how much of the body

Answer 12

60%

Question 13

Male water requirements

Answer 13

2.5 litres

Question 14

Female water requirements

Answer 14

2 litres

Question 15

Dehydration is

Answer 15

The rapid loss of water from the body that leads to disfunction

Question 16

Dehydration consequences

Answer 16

Thicker blood
Increased heart rate
Increase in body temperature
Slower reactions
Muscle fatigue/cramps