Food groups

Question 1

Describe why is water important for the body

Answer 1

Because it means that the body doesn’t become dehydrated which means that the blood doesn’t become viscus

Question 2

Name all 7 food groups

Answer 2

Water, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, protein, fat, fibre

Question 3

Describe what would happen if the body doesn’t get the required amount of protein

Answer 3

The muscles that have been ripped and damaged wouldn’t be repaired fully or as quick due to the lack of human protein

Question 4

Describe why it is important for a long distance runner to have a high amount of carbohydrates

Answer 4

The carbohydrates produce a high amount of slow releasing energy meaning that the athlete is able to keep running for a long period of time without feeling too fatigued to the point where they can’t work at their full potential

Question 5

Describe what sports would require high amounts of protein and why

Answer 5

Sports that use explosive strength such as gymnastics and bodybuilding requires high amounts of protein because the explosive strength damages the muscles easily, meaning that they require high amounts of protein to be able to mend the muscles quickly and effectively.