PE (Nutrition)

• Diet - what you eat, not a particular weight loss plan
• Macronutrients - carbohydrates, protein, and fat (larger quantities)
• Carbohydrates and fat provide energy for daily activities and during exercise, recreational activity, sports training, and cheerdancing.

  • Vital for optimal functioning of the body
• Protein - provide both energy and raw materials for recovery and repair
• Form of carbohydrates

  • Sugar
  • Starches
  • Fibers
• Fiber - includes parts of food that the body cannot break down and absorb