Nutrition (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is the main preferred energy source for all types of exercise?
What is the main preferred energy source for all types of exercise?
Carbohydrates
What percentage of a balanced diet should be carbohydrates?
What percentage of a balanced diet should be carbohydrates?
55% - 60%
Which of these is a food source of carbohydrates?
Which of these is a food source of carbohydrates?
Pasta
How do fats compare to carbohydrates as an energy source?
How do fats compare to carbohydrates as an energy source?
Fats provide more energy
At what exercise intensity do fats provide energy?
At what exercise intensity do fats provide energy?
Low intensity
What percentage of a balanced diet should be fat?
What percentage of a balanced diet should be fat?
25% - 30%
Which food is a source of fat?
Which food is a source of fat?
Fatty meats
What is the main function of protein?
What is the main function of protein?
Growth and repair of muscle tissue
Why do sprinters use protein?
Why do sprinters use protein?
To aid muscle growth (hypertrophy)
What percentage of a balanced diet should be protein?
What percentage of a balanced diet should be protein?
15% - 20%
What is the function of vitamins and minerals?
What is the function of vitamins and minerals?
Maintaining efficient body systems
Which foods are sources of vitamins?
Which foods are sources of vitamins?
Fresh fruit and vegetables