Nutrition (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Main energy source for all exercise types
Main energy source for all exercise types
Carbohydrates
% of carbs in balanced diet
% of carbs in balanced diet
55%-60%
4 carbohydrate food examples
4 carbohydrate food examples
Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes
Fats vs carbs: which gives more energy?
Fats vs carbs: which gives more energy?
Fats
Exercise intensity when fats provide energy
Exercise intensity when fats provide energy
Low intensity
% of fat in balanced diet
% of fat 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
Function of vitamins and minerals
Function of vitamins and minerals
Maintaining efficient working of body systems
Vitamin food sources
Vitamin food sources
Fresh fruit, vegetables