mr smith-classes of food

Question 1

what are the two types of carbohydrates

Answer 1

simple
complex

Question 2

simple carbohydates

Answer 2

can be brokedoqn quicky
giving fast release of energy
used during high intenisty exercises for anaerobic exercise

Question 3

why are carbohydartes main source of energy

Answer 3

muscles require supply of glucose (sugar) to create ATP through respiration

Question 4

complex carbohydrates

Answer 4

found in most plant foods
take longer to break down
provide slow release of energy
allowinf aerobic energy system

Question 5

complex carb examples

Answer 5

pottaoes rice

Question 6

simple carb examples

Answer 6

fruits

Question 7

function of carbs

Answer 7

provided supply of enrrgy to cells and muscles
only substrate that can be used for both aerobic and anaerobic exercise

Question 8

what are fats made up of

Answer 8

one molecule of glyercol and 3 molecules of fatty acids

Question 9

what are the two types of fat

Answer 9

saturated
trans

Question 10

what do fats lead up to

Answer 10

obseity
heart disease
strokes

Question 11

effectt of fats on perofmance and health

Answer 11

limits cardiovascualr endurance

Question 12

chlosetrol

Answer 12

fatty depostits that block arteries

Question 13

where is chlosetrol found

Answer 13

all cells used to help make hormones
plaque is built up causing reistance in blood vessels

Question 14

function of fats

Answer 14

yeild double the enrgy of carbs
majour source of enrgy if body at rest or low intesity
only utalised through aerobic repsiration as fat requires more oxygen to break down then carbs

Question 15

what do fats also do

Answer 15

utalise us
layers of insulation that can help keep us warm in cold temps e.g. open water swimming

Question 16

proteins

Answer 16

vital for cell growth and repair

Question 17

what do proteins make up

Answer 17

all enzymes hormones and haemoglobin

Question 18

source of protein

Answer 18

meat, fish

Question 19

what does lack of protein cause

Answer 19

aetrophy

Question 20

what happens if dont have enough portin

Answer 20

cants pogressive overload during training meaning imporvements less likely to take place

Question 21

disadvanatges of not enough protein

Answer 21

decreases chances of DOMS after exercise

Question 22

what happens if take too much protein

Answer 22

changes and stores as fat

Question 23

wwhen perofmer most liekly to need lots of protien

Answer 23

anaerobic exercise eg weight training
powerful explosive movements
without protein, no mucle mass gain

Question 24

what are the three vitamins

Answer 24

vitamin D
vitamin C
vitamin B12
vitamin B complex

Question 25

main function of vitamin D

Answer 25

body creates by sunlight essential for healthy bones helps to regulate absorption of calcium prevents fractures

Question 26

vitamin c

Answer 26

helps maintain healthy immune system helps prevent illness maintain healthy bones, gums ligaments preventing dislocations

Question 27

vitamin B12

Answer 27

prodcues red blood cells gelps body transport oxygen so vital for aerobic performance

Question 27

vitamin B complex

Answer 27

releases energy produces RBC hamoglobin helps maintain healthy nervous system

Question 28

what are the three minerals

Answer 28

sodium iron calcium SIC

Question 29

what do minerals do

Answer 29

vital for conduction of electrical impulses

Question 30

impact of no minerals

Answer 30

inability to contract and relax muscles

Question 31

sodium function

Answer 31

maintain water balance found in salts losing electrolytes through sweat, may lead to muscle cramping increases blood pressure and risk of stroke

Question 32

calcium

Answer 32

important in muscle contractions vital for healthy teeth, bones

Question 33

what happens if lack of calcium and viatmin D

Answer 33

increased risk of fractures

Question 34

iron

Answer 34

vital for devlopment of RBC found in nuts, meat lack of Hb is anamenia

Question 35

fibre

Answer 35

helps digestion system function properly absorbs water and passge of food through gut avoids constipation

Question 36

water

Answer 36

helps regulate electrolyte balance effect of not having enough water: lose control of limbs lsoe sense of direction lose colour (pale) dehyration extreme fatigue

Question 37

deydration

Answer 37

loss of elctrolytes and water lost from sweat,neeeds to be replensihed if not replensished, causes dehydration

Question 38

effects of dehyration

Answer 38

increase in blood viscosity over heating dizziness/blurred vision