food A
what is the source of instant energy?
Glucose
Fresh leafy vegetables contain ____, ____, ____ and ____.
roughage
minerals
vitamins
antioxidants
Calcium
What is common among egg, meat, daal, paneer/cheese?
(...other than all of them being food items)
sources of protein
A little bit of fat is necessary for the body.
What are the healthy sources of it?
Egg yolk, fish, cooking oils, ghee/butter (milk), nuts
Body needs carbohydrates, or "carbs", to break down energy.
Where is it found?
Rice, bread/rooti, potatoes, nuts, banana
-maintains body temperature
-removes waste
-keeps muscles supple
What is this food item?
Water.
More than 98% of our cells is water.
Why does a sportsperson have/eat a lot of protein?
Muscle building
What is found in sports drinks?
Carbohydrates and electrolytes
purpose: energy and rehydration
What happens when the body does not get the required amount of carbohydrate?
Mass loss.
In the absence of carbs, body starts breaking down fat and protein.