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What are the two main categories of nutrients discussed?
Macronutrients
and
micronutrients
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What does "macro" in macronutrients refer to?
It means
big
food groups
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What are the three macronutrients mentioned?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
They supply
energy
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How do we primarily obtain energy as humans?
From
food
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What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Complex carbohydrates
and
simple carbohydrates
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How do complex carbohydrates release energy?
They break down
slowly
over time
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Why are complex carbohydrates beneficial for endurance athletes?
They release energy slowly for long
periods
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What is a simple carbohydrate?
A sugar that provides
instant energy
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Give an example of a simple carbohydrate.
Gel bar or
isotonic
drink
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What role do proteins play in the body?
They are needed for
growth
and repair
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How do proteins help after strenuous workouts?
They repair
muscle cells
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Where can proteins be found in food?
Fish, lean
meat
, and dairy products
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What is the secondary role of fats in the body?
They
serve
as
a
secondary
energy
source
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How does muscle weight compare to fat weight?
Muscle
weighs more than fat
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What are the functions of macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
: Energy supply
Proteins
: Growth and repair
Fats: Secondary energy source and insulation
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What is the purpose of the eat well plate?
To show
balanced
food groups
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Why are both macronutrients and micronutrients essential?
They are necessary for
overall health
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What are the two main categories of nutrients discussed?
Macronutrients
and
micronutrients
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Why are micronutrients essential for health?
They prevent
health issues
and support
immunity
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What can happen if there is a deficiency of micronutrients?
Health
and
immune system
can be compromised
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What role do vitamins play in the body?
They boost the
immune system
and aid healing
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Where can vitamins be found?
In fruits, vegetables, and
inorganic
substances
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How do vitamins help with cellular damage?
They repair
cells
in the body
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Which vitamin is commonly associated with citrus fruits?
Vitamin C
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What is the importance of vitamin D?
It helps absorb
calcium
for growth and repair
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What are minerals in the context of nutrition?
Essential
nutrients needed in small amounts
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What is the role of calcium in the body?
It supports healthy
bones
and muscle repair
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From which food sources can we obtain calcium?
Dairy
products
and
white
meats
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What does iron do in the body?
It transports
oxygen
to working
muscles
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What can a deficiency of iron lead to?
Anemia
and
fatigue
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What is the primary source of potassium in the diet?
Bananas
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What is the function of potassium in the body?
Regulates
fluid balance
and
nerve signals
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What does the term 'deficiency' mean in nutrition?
A lack of
essential
nutrients in the body
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How does a deficiency affect the immune system?
It compromises
immune function
and performance
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