Diet

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

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Take longer to digest, pasta, rice

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Complex carbohydrate

Card 3

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High intensity anaerobic exercise

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Card 4

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slow, sustained release of glucose, eaten 3-4hrs before exercise

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Card 5

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Rapid, short rise of glucose levels, eaten 1-2hrs before competition

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