Unit 9: Food and Diet

Why do we need food?

Name the 7 nutrients that make up a balanced diet.

Which foods provide a good source of carbohydrates?

Name the two types of carbohydrates.

Which carbohydrates are simple?
Why do athletes use these?

Which carbohydrates are complex?
Why do athletes use these?

What happens if an athlete eats too many carbohydrates?

Which foods provide a good source of protein?

Why does the body need protein?

What are proteins made from?

Which foods provide a source of fat?

Name the two different types of fats.

Why does the body need fat?

Eating too much fat can lead to health problems.

What are they?

Name the foods which give a good supply of vitamins.

Why does the body need vitamins?

What condition is caused by a lack of vitamin C?

What are the symptoms of scurvy?

What condition is caused by a lack of vitamin D?

What symptoms are associated with rickets?

What foods do you eat to get a good supply of minerals?

Why does the body need minerals?

A diet lacking in calcium leads to which deficiency?

A diet lacking in iron leads to which deficiency?

A diet containing too much salt (sodium) leads to which medical condition?

Name the foods which supply dietary fibre?

Why does the body need fibre?

Why does the body need water?

What is dehydration?

What causes dehydration?

What is the basal metabolic rate?

What is a calorie?

What are the three key characteristics which determine our energy needs?

What is malnutrition?

What is anorexia?

What is obesity?

What are the problems associated with being obese?

What is carboloading?

What are the three stages of carboloading?

What type of athletes would use carboloading?

Which athletes use a high protein diet?

Why do these athletes need high levels of protein?