We need to consume food as it provides energy and fuel, helps the body grow and helps to repair injured tissues.
How many nutrients contribute to a balanced diet?
5
7
6
8
The following nutrients all give energy to the athlete, except:
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fats
Protein
There are three different types of carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates are starches which involve pasta and rice.
Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the following organs:
liver and kidneys
liver and muscles
kidney and muscles
Which of these athletes is least likely to have a 'pasta party' the night before an event?
Triathlete
Marathon runner
Cyclist
100m sprinter
Which food would you not associate with carbohydrates?
Potatoes
Steak
Rice
Cereals
Pasta
Carbohydrates, fats and protein provide energy. Which food group will give you the most energy per gram?
Proteins
Which type of athlete would require a high protein diet?
Tour de France cyclist
10,000m runner
Athletes will eat the following foods to get a good supply of protein, except:
Red meat
Cheese/eggs
Pulses
Proteins are used for growth, repair, energy and the efficient working of our tissues. Proteins are made of lactic acid.
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?
9
There are two different types of fats, saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats are the healthier type of fat.
The following fats are all unsaturated fats, except:
Fish
Plant products
Nuts
Beef
Too much fat can block arteries causing circulatory and heart problems.
Fats help the body with many vital functions. Which function is not related to fat?
Provides energy
Keeps the skin in good condition
Insulates the body
Strengthens bones
Cushions vital organs
Transports essential vitamins
How many categories of vitamins are there?
1
2
3
4
The following vitamins are all water soluble, except:
A
B
C
Scurvy involves swollen gums, fatigue and pain in the limbs and joints. Scurvy is a deficiency of which vitamin?
D
Which vitamin leads to a condition called rickets?
Fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. They are taken into the body through animal products.
Osteoporosis is a result of the following mineral deficiency in the body.
Calcium
Iron
Sodium
Hypertension is high blood pressure which can lead to heart disease or a stroke. Which mineral causes hypertension?
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.
There are two different types of fibre. Soluble and insoluble fibre.
Sources of fibre come in many formats. Which food is not a good source of fibre?
Bread
Grains
Beans
Lentils
Which environmental injury is caused by a rapid loss of water?
Heat stroke
Dehydration
Hypothermia
Dehydration is increased through the following events, except:
Exercising in extreme heat
Exercising at a lower intensity than normal
Exercising in a humid environment
Exercising for a greater duration of time
Obesity is being extremely overweight, abnormally fat. What BMI figure is used to become classified as obese?
20
25
30
35
Obesity is associated with many medical conditions and can affect performance. Which of these statements is not true?
Increases strain on the joints
increases mobility
increases blood pressure
increases cholesterol levels
increases diabetes
Anorexia is an eating disorder associated with consuming too much food.