Soc24 - Energy Use And Diet Flashcards
What are the 7 food groups
Vitamins Minerals Water Protein Fats Carbohydrates
What is the purpose of carbohydrates?
Store energy as glycogen
What is the purpose of proteins?
Muscle repair and growth
What is the purpose of fats?
To store energy for quick releases in periods of time.
What are the purpose of vitamins?
To nurish the body with nutrients helping bone structure and other bodily functions.
What is the purpose of fibre?
Adds bulk to food and aids the function of the digestive system
What is the purpose of minerals?
An inorganic substance needed by the body for good health
What are micronutrients?
Essential elements required by organisms in varying quantities.
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
What is the purpose of water?
Holds oxygen and is the main component of many cells carrying nutrients, hormones and electrolytes.
What is carbo-loading?
A surplus of carbohydrates than usual used by athletes to be stored as glycogen awaiting use.
What are macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
Fats
