How fast energy is being used, this depends on age, gender and physique
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Percentage body
Fat the proportion of body fat to lean body tissue
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Obesity
Condition where a person's percentage body fat is over 40% , associated with several diseases
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Indication of height to weight ratio, a high BMI (30+) indicates obesity
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Seven classes of food
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
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Carbohydrates
Group of food containing carbon and hydrogen and oxygen in the same proportions as found in water (hydrate), used as a principle source of energy by the body
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Glucose
Carbohydrate found in blood
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Glycogen
Carbohydrate found in the liver and muscles
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Fat
Group of foods containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen; use as an energy source during rest and low intensity exercise
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Triglycerides
Simple fat found in adipose (fat) tissue and muscle
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Protein
Complex group of amino-acid containing foods, used for growth and repair and as a minor energy source
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Minerals
Inorganic chemical required for body functions such as bone growth, energy metabolism and nerve function
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Vitamins
Complex compounds with variety of function including energy metabolism and formation of various tissues
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Isotonic
In the same concentrations as body fluids. Proprietary isotonic drinks are popular with some performs as they are said to affect metabolism quicker. Similar drinks that have similar effects are easily made from simple ingredients
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Balance diet
Is one that is likely to include a large number or variety of foods, so adequate intakes of all the nutrients are achieved
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Fat the proportion of body fat to lean body tissue
Back
Percentage body
Card 3
Front
Condition where a person's percentage body fat is over 40% , associated with several diseases
Back
Card 4
Front
Indication of height to weight ratio, a high BMI (30+) indicates obesity
Back
Card 5
Front
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
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