Macros
What is a role of Fat/ Lipids in the body?
Insulation, Protection, Hormone Production, Storage of Fat Soluble Vitamins, Secondary Energy Source.
What are the Water Soluble Vitamins?
B and C
Which mineral supports blood health and haemoglobin creation?
Iron
Who is in charge of food safety guidelines for Australia and New Zealand?
FSANZ
What is the best macronutrient to consume prior to competition?
Carbohydrates
Name 1 Mono and 1 Disaccharide
Glucose, Galactose, Fructose (Mono)
Lactose, Sucrose, Fructose (Di)
What is a function of Vitamin B?
Energy production, blood cell formation, coenzyme, nervous system function
What mineral allows for muscular contractions in our bodies?
Calcium
Name 3 materials suitable for storing food.
Glass, plastic, canned, bottled, vacuum sealed.
What do BMR and TEF stand for?
BMR = Basal Metabolic Rate
TEF = Thermic Effect of Food
What do LBV and HBV mean? And what Macro are they associated with?
Low & High Biological Value, Proteins.
What is a good food source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E?
Vitamin A: Egg and Dairy products
Vitamin E: Nuts and Seeds
What is typically good food source of multiple minerals for vegans/ vegetarians?
Dark Leafy Greens
What are 3 types of contaminants that can affect food?
Physical (hair, nails etc), Chemical (pesticides, herbicides etc), Biological (bacteria, viruses etc)
What are the 3 energy systems our body typically uses?
Creatine Phosphate, Anaerobic Lactic Acid and Aerobic
How much energy does each Macronutrient provide the body with in kJ per g?
Carbs and Protein = 16.7kJ/g
Fat = 37.7kJ/g
What does Fat Soluble mean?
Can be dissolved/ used in fats/ oils
This mineral helps regulate fluid balance and nerve transmission, and too much of it in the diet can increase blood pressure.
Sodium
The temperature range where bacteria grow fastest.
5 to 60 degrees celcius
Why is it important for an athlete to consume protein within the few hours following competition?
Recovery, repair, muscle growth
Explain the chemical structure of a fat molecule
Three fatty acid strands attached to a glycerol backbone, looks like a fork.
What Vitamin would support immune system function in a sick individual?
Vitamin C
Describe what trace mineral means, and state the trace mineral that supports thyroid hormone production, and deficiency can lead to goitre.
Needed in very small amounts.
Iodine.
Name a food additive and explain its function.
Emulsifier: prevents fats and water from separating.
Stabiliser: structure of food.
Colours and flavours: enhance visual appeal and add desired flavours to a food.
Preservatives: increase shelf life.
What are the time frames each energy system works within?
Creatine Phosphate - 1-10 seconds
Anaerobic LA - 10 secs - 2 mins
Aerobic - 2 mins and greater