Unit 1 Somatotypes And Diet

Question 1

How is energy measured?

Answer 1

Energy is measured in calories.

Question 2

What is the daily calorie intake for males and females?

Answer 2

Male = 2500 kcal/day, Female = 2000 kcal/day.

Question 3

What is required to maintain weight?

Answer 3

Calories taken in must equal calories used.

Question 4

What leads to weight gain?

Answer 4

Calories taken in is greater than calories used.

Question 5

What leads to weight loss?

Answer 5

Calories taken in is less than calories used.

Question 6

What is a balanced diet?

Answer 6

Eating the right amount of calories and different food types to provide essential nutrients.

Question 7

What is the ideal average intake of main nutrients?

Answer 7

Carbohydrates = 55-60%, Fat = 25-30%, Protein = 15-20%.

Question 8

Why should we strive for a balanced diet?

Answer 8

Unused energy is stored as fat, which could lead to obesity.

Question 9

What are the negative effects of dehydration?

Answer 9

Increased blood viscosity, increased heart rate, elevated body temperature, slower reaction time, muscle fatigue, and cramps.

Question 10

Why is water vital for the body?

Answer 10

Water maintains hydration levels and assists in body functions.

Question 11

What is hydration?

Answer 11

Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body.

Question 12

What is dehydration?

Answer 12

Excessive loss of body water interrupting body function.

Question 13

What is rehydration?

Answer 13

Consuming water to restore hydration.

Question 14

What factors affect how much water we need?

Answer 14

Environment, temperature, and amount of exercise.

Question 15

What are carbohydrates?

Answer 15

The body’s main energy source, especially during exercise.

Question 16

What are simple carbohydrates?

Answer 16

Stored as glucose and broken down quickly for fast energy release.

Question 17

What are complex carbohydrates?

Answer 17

Stored as starches and broken down slowly, producing large amounts of energy.

Question 18

What is the role of protein?

Answer 18

Used for growth and repair of body tissues.

Question 19

What percentage of the diet should be protein?

Answer 19

15-20%.

Question 20

What factors affect calorie intake?

Answer 20

Age, gender, height, energy expenditure, and basal metabolic rate.

Question 21

What are vitamins?

Answer 21

Organic substances required for many essential processes in the body.

Question 22

What is the function of Vitamin A?

Answer 22

Helps skin function properly and aids growth.

Question 23

What is the function of Vitamin C?

Answer 23

Aids the immune system, skin elasticity, and blood vessel functioning.

Question 24

What is the function of Vitamin D?

Answer 24

Helps bones.

Question 25

What are minerals?

Answer 25

Inorganic substances that assist the body with many of its functions.

Question 26

What is the function of calcium?

Answer 26

Needed for teeth and bone growth, as well as nerve and muscle functions.

Question 27

What is the function of iron?

Answer 27

Helps the immune system and red blood cell production.

Question 28

What is the role of fats?

Answer 28

Provides energy at low intensities.

Question 29

When do fats provide more energy than carbohydrates?

Answer 29

When the performer is working at a low intensity.

Question 30

What can unsaturated fats cause?

Answer 30

Cholesterol, leading to narrowing of arteries and potential heart attacks.