Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Flashcards

1
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What do calories do?

A

Provide energy

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2
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Why do our bodies need energy for?

A

Growth, repair, development and movement

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3
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What is energy measured in

A

Kcal

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4
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What happens if we do not use the calories we eat?

A

If calorie consumption is greater than energy expenditure the body gains weight as the calories are stored in the body

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5
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How much should the average male eat a day?

A

2500 kcal

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6
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How much should an average female eat every day?

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2000 kcal

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7
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What are the five aspects that affect the calorie intake per day?

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  • age
  • gender
  • height
  • exercise
  • metabolic rate
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8
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What is a balanced diet?

A

Eating the right amount of calories while consuming nutrients vitamins and minerals

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9
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What are minerals?

A

Inorganic substances which assist the body with many of its functions

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10
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What are vitamins?

A

Organic substances that are required for many essential processes in the body

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11
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What do high fibre foods help?

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  • prevent constipation

- help reduce blood cholesterol

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12
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What do dairy products provide?

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  • calcium which is good for nerve and muscle function as well as teeth and bone growth
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13
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What does iron provide?

A

Production of red blood cells

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14
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What does vitamin A provide?

A

Helps for skin production and growth

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15
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What does vitamin D provide?

A

Helps bones

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16
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What does vitamin C provide?

A

It aids the immune system

17
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What does vitamin B provide?

A

Helps with the function of the body

18
Q

What should a balanced diet contain?

A

A mixture of carbohydrates proteins and fats. It should also include green vegetables and fruit to provide nutrients vitamins and minerals

19
Q

Why do we need a balanced diet?

A
  • unused energy is stored as fat which could cause obesity
  • we need energy to be able to exercise
  • The human body needs nutrients for energy growth and hydration
20
Q

What is the recommended percentage of carbohydrates?

A

55-60%

21
Q

What is the recommended percentage of fat?

A

20-30%

22
Q

What is the recommended percentage of protein?

A

15-20%

23
Q

Why do we need carbohydrates?

A

Glucose is used to create energy

24
Q

Why do we need fats?

A
  • fats help to carry vitamins in the body
25
Q

When can gays be used?

A

Fats can only be used as an energy source at low intensity

26
Q

What is high-fat intake link to?

A
  • high cholesterol
  • heart disease
  • narrowing of artery’s due to fat deposit
27
Q

What are proteins used for?

A

Growth and repair of body tissue

28
Q

What does water help with within the body?

A
  • reactions
  • lubrication
  • maintaining the correct body temperature
29
Q

What does the amount what you drink depend on?

A
  • environment you are in
  • The temperature in which you are in
  • The amount of exercise you are doing
30
Q

What is dehydration?

A

This is one there is an excessive loss of body water interrupting the functioning of the body

31
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What are the effects of dehydration?

A
  • The blood thickens which slows blood flow down
  • heart rate increases
  • body temperature increases causing the body to overheat
  • muscle fatigue and cramps
  • reaction time increases