Nutrition (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Main preferred energy source for exercise
Main preferred energy source for exercise
Carbohydrates
% of carbohydrates in balanced diet
% of carbohydrates in balanced diet
55-60%
4 carbohydrate food examples
4 carbohydrate food examples
Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes
Do fats or carbs provide more energy?
Do fats or carbs provide more energy?
Fats
Exercise intensity where fats provide energy
Exercise intensity where fats provide energy
Low intensity
% of fats in balanced diet
% of fats in balanced diet
25-30%
4 fat food examples
4 fat food examples
Butter, oil, fatty meats, fried food
Main function of protein
Main function of protein
Growth and repair of muscle tissue
Term for muscle growth aided by protein
Term for muscle growth aided by protein
Hypertrophy
% of protein in balanced diet
% of protein in balanced diet
15-20%
5 protein food examples
5 protein food examples
Cheese, milk, eggs, fish, meat
Main function of vitamins & minerals
Main function of vitamins & minerals
Maintaining efficient working of body systems
2 specific benefits of vitamins & minerals
2 specific benefits of vitamins & minerals
Strong bones & working immune system