Diet and nutrition

• what is the function of carbohydrates ?

  used for energy production - aerobic and anaerobically for exercise and blood production
• what types of carbohydrates are there ?

  starch - stores glycogen in liver and muscles
• what are sources of carbohydrates ?

  rice

  pasta

  potato

  bread
• what is the function of protein ?

  growths and repair of muscles tissues
• what makes protein ?

  21 different amino acids that create different protein's
• what are sources of protein ?

  milk

  eggs

  meat

  fish
• what is the function of fats ?

  nerve insulation from cell membrane and produces large amount of energy
• what types of fats are there ?

  saturated - bad can increase risk of CHD

  unsaturated - good
• what are sources of fats ?

  butter

  bacon

  avocado

  soya bean
• what is the function of vitamins ?

  organic nutrience that maintain body functions
• what types of vitamins are there ?


  fat soluble - stored in the body

  water soluble - not stored in the body
• what sources of vitamins are there ?

  oils

  eggs

  fruit

  grain
• what are the functions of minerals ?

  inorganic nutrience that maintain body functions
• what types of minerals are there ?

  calcium - bone health, clotting

  iron - formation of haemoglobin and immunity

  phosphorous - bone health / energy production
• what are sources of minerals ?

  meant

  cereal

  fish

  diary

  vegetable
• what is the function of fibre ?

  maintain digestive function, reduces cholesterol, diabetes obesity
• what are sources of fibre ?

  cereal

  bread

  beans

  lentils

  fruit
• what is the function of water ?

  chemical reactions

  transport of nutrience

  temperature regulation by sweating
• How many calories should men and women have ?

  Men - 2550

  Women - 1940
• what makes a balanced diet ?

  55% carbohydrates

  15% protein

  30% fats

  5 portions of fruit and veg
• what is the definition of energy ?

  ability to preform / work
• what is basal metabolic rate ?

  minimum amount of energy required to sustain essential body process at rest

  75% total energy expenditure
• what is thermic effect of food ?

  energy required to eat digest absorb and use food
• what is metabolic equivalent task (METs) ?

  ratio of an individuals working metabolic rate compared to their resting metabolic rate
• what is energy intake ?

  total amount of energy from food and drinks consumed