balanced diet
- Created by: Lydiawhitehouse
- Created on: 24-06-19 14:00
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- balanced diet
- men
- 2250 calories
- women
- 1940 calories
- BMI
- body mass index
- 30+ = obese
- percentages
- 10-15% protein
- no more than 30% fat
- 55-60% carbohydrates
- carbohydrates
- stored as glycogen / glucose
- energy release for both aerobic and anaerobic work
- fats
- saturated / unsaturated
- slow energy release for endurance activities
- can help O2 delivery and reducing inflammation after exercise
- protein
- helps repair and growth of muscle tissue
- helps in production of haemoglobin, enzymes and antibodies
- can also be used as an energy source in extreme conditions as a last resort
- fibre
- helps keep digestive system healthy
- helps reduce cholesterol, obesity and diabetes
- vitamins
- protection against disease and infection
- helps keep performer healthy to train and compete
- minerals
- iron
- calcium
- water
- regular amounts to avoid dehydration
- reguar amounts to prevent increased HR and body temperature and blood thickening
- men
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