PE AQA AS PHED 1 NUTRITION
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- Created on: 13-05-16 18:57
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- DIET
- CARBOHYDRATES
- High intensities
- converts into GLYCOGEN which is then stored as GLUCOSE which is then released into the bloodstream.
- SIMPLE: sweets, fruit, chocolate. COMPLEX: bread, rice, pasta.
- EXCESS is stored as ADIPOSE TISSUE (Fat)
- FATS
- Low intensities.
- SATURATED: increase risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. Found in MEAT and DAIRY
- MONOUNSATURATED: decreases the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. Found in OLIVE OIL and AVOCADOS.
- POLYUNSATURATED FATS: Also decreases risk of high cholesterol and heart diseases but not as much as monousaturated fats. Found in SUNFLOWER OIL.
- OMEGA 3: OILY FISH. OMEGA 6: SUNFLOWER OIL.
- Fats help to act as an insulator for the body. They are essential for fat soluble vitamins. Fats surround the vital organs, providing a protective layer
- PROTEIN
- Essential for muscle growth an repair
- Provide amino acids which are needed for the creation of hormones and enzymes
- Found in: MEAT, EGG, NUTS
- Protein Supplements can also be taken, however this should not be an essential and should be mainly used as a meal replacement for those who do not consume enough protein.
- VITAMINS
- Essential for the body to function adequately as they improve EYE SIGHT, SKIN, KERATIN IN HAIR, IMMUNE SYSTEM.
- FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS: A, D, E, K.
- FATS
- Low intensities.
- SATURATED: increase risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. Found in MEAT and DAIRY
- MONOUNSATURATED: decreases the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. Found in OLIVE OIL and AVOCADOS.
- POLYUNSATURATED FATS: Also decreases risk of high cholesterol and heart diseases but not as much as monousaturated fats. Found in SUNFLOWER OIL.
- OMEGA 3: OILY FISH. OMEGA 6: SUNFLOWER OIL.
- Fats help to act as an insulator for the body. They are essential for fat soluble vitamins. Fats surround the vital organs, providing a protective layer
- FATS
- Vitamin Supplements can also be taken, however this should not be an essential part of an individual's or an athletes diet.
- MINERALS
- CALCIUM: Essential for the development and structure of bone and teeth.
- PHOSPHOROUS: Essential component for ATP and PC.
- IRON: Major component of haemoglobin, help to increase the amount of o2 in red blood cells.
- SODIUM + POTASSIUM + CHLORINE = ELECTROLYTES which are essential for the transportation of waste products and nutrients.
- WATER
- 60% of our body is made up of water. Water helps to decrease the risk of dehydration. it helps to reduce blood's viscosity.
- A lack of water would cause the body's core temperature to increase, sweating to be reduced in order to conserve fluids, dizziness and an increased heart rate.
- Isotonic drinks can also be used in order to help boost energy and increase the amount of electrolytes within the body.
- FIBRE
- Improves the functioning of the digestive system. Found in WHEAT BREAD, BROWN RICE.
- SOLUBLE: Helps to lower cholesterol by reducing the absorption of fats.
- INSOLUBLE: Absorbs water to help excrete waste from the body.
- CARBOHYDRATES
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