Week 7

Question 1

What does the term nutrition mean

Answer 1

Nutrition is the intake of food considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs

Question 2

What does nutrient mean?

Answer 2

A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth

Question 3

What does macronutrient mean?

Answer 3

The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy, fats, protein and carbohydrates

Question 4

What does micronutrient mean?

Answer 4

Mostly vitamins and minerals, and are equally important but consumed in very small amounts

Question 5

What is ergogenic acid

Answer 5

Mechanical, nutritional , pharmacological, physiological and psychological tools that athletes use to increase energy,performance and recovery

Question 6

What is the equation for energy balance

Answer 6

Energy storage - energy intake- energy expenditure

Question 7

What are the energy yielding nutrients and how much energy does it give out

Answer 7

Carbohydrates-3.75(4) kcal/g
Protein- 4kcal/g
Alcohol-7kcal/g
Fats-9kcal/g