Nutrition (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What percentage of a balanced diet should be carbohydrates?
What percentage of a balanced diet should be carbohydrates?
55% - 60%
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
Which of these is a carbohydrate food source?
Which of these is a carbohydrate food source?
Pasta
What percentage of a balanced diet should be fat?
What percentage of a balanced diet should be fat?
25% - 30%
How do fats compare to carbohydrates as an energy source?
How do fats compare to carbohydrates as an energy source?
Provide more energy but only at low intensity
At what exercise intensity do fats provide energy?
At what exercise intensity do fats provide energy?
Low intensity
Which of these is a fat food source?
Which of these is a fat food source?
Fried food
What percentage of a balanced diet should be protein?
What percentage of a balanced diet should be protein?
15% - 20%
What is the main function of protein?
What is the main function of protein?
Growth and repair of muscle tissue
What does protein help sprinters achieve?
What does protein help sprinters achieve?
Muscle growth (hypertrophy)
What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?
What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?
Maintain efficient body systems & health
Which food sources provide vitamins?
Which food sources provide vitamins?
Fresh fruit and vegetables