Diet & Nutrition

Question 1

What are Macron nutrients?

Give 3 examples.

Answer 1

Provide the body with energy. Biggest part of the diet.

1. Fats
2. Carbohydrates
3. Protein

Question 2

What are micro nutrients? Give 3 examples.

Answer 2

Assist with bodily functions.

1. Water
2. Fibre
3. Minerals

Question 3

What are minerals?

Answer 3

Elements that our body needs to develop & function normally. Found in most things (e.g Bread, meat, fish, dairy, veg.) Turn food into energy.

Question 4

what are carbohydrates?

Answer 4

Provide glucose for respiration, releases energy in the body for all types of exercise.

Question 5

What are fats?

Answer 5

Acts as an energy source, only used when not enough carbohydrates. Provides energy

Question 6

What is protein?

Answer 6

Needed for growth and building/ repairing muscles

Question 7

What is a typical balanced diet made of?

Answer 7

55-60% carbohydrates
25-30% fats
15-20% protein

Question 8

The different factors for carlorie intake?

Answer 8

Age:
. Young children require lots of energy unlike adults.

Gender:
. Male intake= 2,500
. Female intake=
2000

Height:
. Taller people require more energy because of more body cells respiring