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22 Cards in this Set
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3 main food types (macro nutrients) |
Carbohydrates Protein Fats |
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Other things required in your diet (micro nutrients) |
Vitamins Minerals Fibre Water |
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Vitamin A sources |
Milk Cheese Egg yolk Liver Carrots |
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Vitamin A effects |
Good vision Prevention of night blindness |
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Vitamin B1 sources |
Whole grains Nuts Meat |
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Vitamin B1 effects |
To release carbohydrates |
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Vitamin C sources |
Fruit Vegetables |
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Vitamin C effects |
Healing Fighting infections Healthy teeth, gums and bones |
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Vitamin D sources |
Milk Fish Liver Eggs The sun |
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Vitamin D effects |
Healthy bones |
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Vitamin E sources |
Vegetable oil Whole meal bread Cereal |
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What are macro nutrients? |
3 main nutrients your boys needs in large quantities Carbohydrates, fats and proteins |
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What are carbohydrates? |
Stories in the muscles and the liver as glycogen which is converted to glucose and used as energy |
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Describe protein |
Used to build and repair muscle and tissue. Used to provide energy over a long period of time. |
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Describe fat |
Provide energy and with glycogen helps muscles to work |
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Define diet |
Having the correct ratio of macro and micro nutrients and the correct components. |
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Define lifestyle |
The way you live your life and the activities you partake in on a daily basis. |
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Define rest. |
When you are not taking part in physical activity and when you are not in a stressful situation. |
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Define sedentary |
Spending a lot of time seated. EG: an office worker leads a sedentary lifestyle |
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Why is water important for a sports performer? |
When you exercise you sweat Regulate body temperature |
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why is water important on a daily basis? |
Transports nutrients, waste and hormones around your body Keeps you hydrated Digestive system |
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What is carb loading and what are its benefits to a performer? |
Carb loading is when endurance athletes maximise the storage of energy in their muscles by in taking lots of carbohydrates several days before an event.
By storing more energy in your muscles, your are more likely to be able to perform better for longer. It's most beneficial to endurance athletes as when you compete in intense events you need more energy. |
