Diet And Nutrition

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Obesity

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Condition of being extremely far or over weight, which results in health problems.

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Malnutrition

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Physical weakness resulting from insufficient food or an unbalanced diet.

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Anorexia

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An eating disorder, occurs primarily in females relating to the fearing gaining weight and a distorted body image.

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Specific diets:

Carbohydrate loading

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Involves eating excess starch-rich foods one week prior to an event to increase glycogen stores in the muscles. This helps delay tiredness by providing a slow release of energy.

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Specific diets:

High-protein diet

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Used to gain muscle and lose fat, however eating extra protein does not directly add muscle and can be difficult to digest.

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

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Minimum rate of energy required

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Calories

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Unit to measure heat or energy production.

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BMR

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If you are active your BMR is increased and so you need to intake a higher number of calories to ensure there is a balance. However, if you take in an excess amount of calories when you are not active it will lead to weight gain.

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Food and exercise

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Before exercise-try to eat 2 hours before activity

During-try not to eat during activity, but something light and small such as a banana would be ok

After-try to leave a 2 hour gap after activity

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Carbohydrates

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33% of diet

Pasta, rice, bread and potatoes

Main source of energy for our body

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Fats

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22% in diet

Cheese, chocolate, oils and other dairy products

Body fat keeps us warm and protects our organs. Provides energy. Can act as an insulator to keep players warm.

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Protein

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12% in diet

Meat, fish and nuts

Used for growth and repair of the muscles. Reduces recovery time.

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Vitamins and minerals

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33% in diet

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Keeping your bodily functions healthy and balanced. Increase the body's efficiency to carry oxygen to the working muscles (minerals)

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Fibre

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Fresh fruit and vegetables; and whole wheat cereal

Helps us to digest food. Helps reduce levels of cholesterol making the heart more efficient.

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Water

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Tap or bottled water

Helps keep us hydrated-helps maintain concentration and reduce fatigue.

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