Nutrition
What unit is used to measure energy on a nutrition label?
Calories/ Kilojules
Name the three Macronutrients
Carbs, Fats, Protein
A loss of _ % body mass through fluid loss can affect your ability to perform muscular work.
2
Name three types of bread
Garlic bread
The main fuel used during exercise is carbohydrates in the form of...
Glucose
Pre workout and energy drinks are NOT good choices to stay hydrated because....
They contain caffeine which can act as a diuretic. Creatine also draws water to the muscles which can effect overall fluid management.
What macronutrient group is found in foods like chicken, beans, and eggs?
Protein
What condition can low iron levels lead to ?
( having too few red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body )
Anaemia
Sweating makes us lose this important electrolyte
Sodium
How many tries did Miss Davies score in her GF win for the seahorses last weekend?
2
Fat provides the fuel source for what type of exercise?
long duration Low-Moderate intensity
Name three warning signs for dehydration
Fatigue, feeling hot, flushed skin, not needing to go to the toilet, nausea
How many calories per gram in fat
9
Has someone in your group completed at least 5 food and fluid intake entries and 2 physical activity entries.
Show me
It is advised not to eat fats before exercise because....
It is slow to digest
Name the two main micronutrients?
vitamins, minerals,
Advanced dehydration can lead to...
Hyperthermia ( Heat cramps -> Heat exhaustion-> Heat stroke)
Three signs of advanced dehydration
Headache, disorientation, shortness of breath
What does Serena Williams eat before a match
Nothing
This is a simple way to monitor fluid status...
Urine checks
This nutrient found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil is a “healthy” type of fat
Unsaturated fats
Low carbohydrate intake can lead to?
Muscle fatigue, dehydration, kidney stones, increased cancer risk, osteoporosis
Your muscles use this as fuel
Glycogen
What is protein built from?
amino acids
Which type of nutrition is important for digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Fiber