Diet and Nutrition

Question 1

The main energy source

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

Question 2

Complex Carbohydrates

Answer 2

slower form of carbohydrates and found in nearly all plant based food, bread, pasta, rice & vegetables

Question 3

Saturated Fats

Answer 3

Found in sweet & savoury foods as well as animal sources
too much can lead to weight gain, reduced stamina, limit flexibility & health problems

Question 4

Good Fats

Answer 4

replacing saturated & trans-fats with unsaturated fats as its a major energy source
used for Low intensity aerobic exercise
they also carry fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E & K

Question 5

Protein

Answer 5

they’re amino acids important for muscle growth & repair
they’re used to make enzymes, hormones & haemoglobin
they’re used by power athletes & are found in meat, egg, fish & dairy products

Question 6

Vitamins

Answer 6

keep our immune system healthy & allows a performer to train & recover quickly

Question 7

Fibre

Answer 7

slows down time it takes for body to breakdown food so release of energy is sustained
causes bulk in small intestine - helps prevent constipation & aids digestion

Question 8

Water

Answer 8

60% of body made up of water
helps with transportation of nutrients, hormones & waste products
regulates body temperature

Question 9

7 Sources of Food

Answer 9

Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Fibre, Vitamins, Water

Question 10

Glycogen Loading

Answer 10

process in which the muscle store of glycogen is maximized over & above that which can normally be stored (super-compensation)
need to consume 6-10 grams of carbs per kilogram of their body weight

Question 11

Caffeine

Answer 11

a stimulant that increases mental alertness & reduces fatigue
it mobilises fatty acids in body - aerobic/endurance performers