SOC 25

Question 1

Carbohydrates function:

Answer 1

Stored in muscles and liver as glycogen, which is converted to glucose and used for energy

Question 2

Fats function:

Answer 2

Provide energy and help muscles work

Question 3

Proteins function:

Answer 3

Build muscle and repair body tissues

Question 4

Vitamins function:

Answer 4

Helps body function properly
e.g. vision, skin, red blood cell formation

Question 5

Minerals function:

Answer 5

Essential for a healthy body, e.g. bones and teeth, make bones strong, formation of red blood cells

Question 6

Water function:

Answer 6

-Holds oxygen, transports nutrients, wast and hormones
-it controls temperature and helps you stay hydrated

Question 7

Fibre function:

Answer 7

-reduce blood cholestoral levels, prevent constipation, get rid of waste

Question 8

Complex carbohydrates:

Answer 8

-Found in natural foods
-help provide energy for exercise
-should form half of your daily intake

Question 9

Simple carbohydrates:

Answer 9

-Sugars
-found in natural form in fruit and veg
-refined form in buscuits and cakes etc

Question 10

What is carb-loading?

Answer 10

Strategy used by athletes to maximise the stores of glycogen in the liver and muscles

Question 11

What are macro-nutrients?

Answer 11

Fats, carbs, proteins