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We need to consume food as it provides energy and fuel, helps the body grow and helps to repair injured tissues.
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How many nutrients contribute to a balanced diet?
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The following nutrients all give energy to the athlete, except:
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Carbohydrates
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Vitamins
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Fats
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Protein
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There are three different types of carbohydrates.
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Simple carbohydrates are starches which involve pasta and rice.
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Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the following organs:
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liver and kidneys
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liver and muscles
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kidney and muscles
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Which of these athletes is least likely to have a 'pasta party' the night before an event?
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Triathlete
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Marathon runner
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Cyclist
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100m sprinter
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Which food would you not associate with carbohydrates?
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Potatoes
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Steak
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Rice
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Cereals
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Pasta
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Carbohydrates, fats and protein provide energy. Which food group will give you the most energy per gram?
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Carbohydrates
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Fats
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Proteins
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Which type of athlete would require a high protein diet?
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Tour de France cyclist
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10,000m runner
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100m sprinter
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Athletes will eat the following foods to get a good supply of protein, except:
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Red meat
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Cheese/eggs
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Pulses
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Rice
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Proteins are used for growth, repair, energy and the efficient working of our tissues. Proteins are made of lactic acid.
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The body needs essential amino acids in the form of our diet as the body cannot make them. How many essential amino acids does the body need?
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There are two different types of fats, saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats are the healthier type of fat.
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The following fats are all unsaturated fats, except:
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Fish
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Plant products
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Nuts
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Beef
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Too much fat can block arteries causing circulatory and heart problems.
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Fats help the body with many vital functions. Which function is not related to fat?
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How many categories of vitamins are there?
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The following vitamins are all water soluble, except:
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Scurvy involves swollen gums, fatigue and pain in the limbs and joints. Scurvy is a deficiency of which vitamin?
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Which vitamin leads to a condition called rickets?
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Fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. They are taken into the body through animal products.
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Osteoporosis is a result of the following mineral deficiency in the body.
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Hypertension is high blood pressure which can lead to heart disease or a stroke. Which mineral causes hypertension?
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Anaemia results from a lack of iron in the diet. This means there are less red blood cells carrying oxygen so the athlete has less energy and they often experience fatigue.
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There are two different types of fibre. Soluble and insoluble fibre.
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Sources of fibre come in many formats. Which food is not a good source of fibre?
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Bread
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Grains
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Beans
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Lentils
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Fish
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Which environmental injury is caused by a rapid loss of water?
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Heat stroke
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Dehydration
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Hypothermia
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Dehydration is increased through the following events, except:
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Exercising in extreme heat
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Exercising at a lower intensity than normal
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Exercising in a humid environment
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Exercising for a greater duration of time
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Obesity is being extremely overweight, abnormally fat. What BMI figure is used to become classified as obese?
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Obesity is associated with many medical conditions and can affect performance. Which of these statements is not true?
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Anorexia is an eating disorder associated with consuming too much food.