Nutrition (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Main preferred energy source for exercise
Main preferred energy source for exercise
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate % in balanced diet
Carbohydrate % in balanced diet
55%-60%
Intensity at which fats provide energy
Intensity at which fats provide energy
Low intensity
Do fats or carbs provide more energy?
Do fats or carbs provide more energy?
Fats provide more energy than carbohydrates
Fat % in balanced diet
Fat % in balanced diet
25%-30%
Main function of protein
Main function of protein
Growth and repair of muscle tissue
Protein % in balanced diet
Protein % in balanced diet
15%-20%
Technical term for muscle growth
Technical term for muscle growth
Hypertrophy
Function of vitamins and minerals
Function of vitamins and minerals
Maintaining efficient working of body systems
Examples of carbohydrate foods
Examples of carbohydrate foods
Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes
Examples of fat foods
Examples of fat foods
Butter, oil, fatty meats, fried food
Examples of protein foods
Examples of protein foods
Cheese, milk, eggs, fish, meat
Food sources of vitamins
Food sources of vitamins
Fresh fruit and vegetables