Diet 0.0 / 5 ? Sports ScienceDietA2/A-levelAQA Created by: steph007Created on: 13-03-18 15:57 Simple carbohydrate Fruit, easily digested 1 of 23 Complex carbohydrate Take longer to digest, pasta, rice 2 of 23 Carbohydrates fuel High intensity anaerobic exercise 3 of 23 Low glycaemic foods slow, sustained release of glucose, eaten 3-4hrs before exercise 4 of 23 High glycaemic foods Rapid, short rise of glucose levels, eaten 1-2hrs before competition 5 of 23 Fat results in Obesity, diabetes, less stamina+flexibility 6 of 23 High density lipoprotein Transport excess cholesterol to liver to be broken down and disposed of 7 of 23 Low density lipoprotein Transports cholesterol to tissues, leading to fatty deposits 8 of 23 Fat vitamins A,D,E,K 9 of 23 Fat energy source Low intensity, aerobic work (need oxygen to be broken down) 10 of 23 Proteins contain Lots of amino acids for muscle growth+repair 11 of 23 Protein sources Meat, fish, eggs, nuts 12 of 23 Vitamin definition Essential nutrients needed to work properly 13 of 23 Fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K 14 of 23 Water soluble vitamins B,C 15 of 23 Vitamin C job Maintain bones+teeth, found in fruit+veg 16 of 23 Vitamin D Sunlight, absorbs calcium for bones+teeth 17 of 23 Minerals definition Assist in bodily functions 18 of 23 Elecrolytes Ions that facilitate nerve impulses and muscle contraction 19 of 23 Mineral sources Fruit, veg, nuts, meat, fish 20 of 23 Fibre job Slows down digestion so a more sustained release of energy occurs 21 of 23 Water job Transports nutrients, hormones+waste around the body, regulates temperature 22 of 23 Dehydration symptoms Blood viscosity increases (less blood to muscles), Reduced sweating (increased body temp), Headache, Decreased performance 23 of 23
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