Carb Loading
Are potatoes a good food for carb loading?
Yes
Is an avocado higher in fats or carbs?
Fat
Are all diets bad?
No, only extreme diets
Give an example of a micronutrient
Many options
Name a reason for why hydration is important?
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Would you need to carb load for a weightlifting competition?
No
What has more energy, Protein or Fats?
Fats
What is a fad diet?
A fad diet is an eating plan that often promotes quick and easy weight loss or radically improved health.
What are the 3 Macronutrients?
Carbs, Fats and Proteins
Name 2 common signs that somone might be dehydrated.
2 of thirst, dry mouth, headache, dark urine, dizziness, fatigue, or lack of concentration.
Is white rice or brown rice better for carb loading?
White rice is better
What percentage of input and output is needed for weight loss
More output than input
What is the carnivore diet?
The carnivore diet consists exclusively of meat, fish, eggs, and animal fats, while excluding all plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds
What are the two catagories of micronutrients?
Vitamins and Minerals
True or False – Dehydration only affects your body
False, it also affects your brain (focus, reaction, mood)
What is Carb Loading?
Eating a large amount of carbs prior to a day with a large amount of high-endurance activities.
How many kJ is in 1 Calorie?
4.2
What is the keto diet?
A diet high in fat and protein, and low in carbs
What happens if you have too much of a nutrient?
It isn't used, and comes out as waste
What are the 2 main components for electrolytes in sports drinks?
Sodium and potassium
How many hours before an event should you start carb loading?
36 to 48 hours before the event
How many kJ are in 1 gram of fat? (Within 2 kJ)
37.7 kJ per gram for fats
What percentage of diets fail?
95% of dieters end up regaining the weight they lost within two years
What is a Micronutrient?
Micronutrients are essential chemicals required by organisms in small quantities to perform various biogeochemical processes and regulate physiological functions of cells and organs
If an average person is playing sport, is a sports drink or water more effective for hydration?
Water