| Fats | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Vitamins and Minerals | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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What are the essential fatty acods?
Omega 3 and Omega 6
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What do ensynes do?
Control the rate and pattern of all chemical reactions that take place in the body
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What is an example of a simple sugar?
Honey
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What is vitamin A required for?
Vision
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What are the two methods that digestion occurs through?
Mechanical and Chemical
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What is Hydrogenation?
Treating a liquid fat to make it become more solid
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What is the number of amino acids that contribute to protein structure?
20
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What is an example of a disaccharide?
Sucrose
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What vitamin is used for blood clotting?
Vitamin K
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What is peristalsis?
Rhythmical waves of muscle contractions
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What are examples of sources of Monounsaturated fat?
Avocado, Olive oil, Rapeseed, Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil
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What are sources of non animal protein?
Grains, soya, Pulses, Tofu
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What is medium on the GI scale?
55-69
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What are known as macro elements?
Sodium, Potassium and Calcium
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What is the recommended amount of fibre per day?
18g
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What is the recommended percentage of saturated fats?
11%
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What is the daily protein requirement of a strength athlete?
1.4-1.8g per kg of body weight
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What is Glyceamic Load
(GI x the amount of carbohydrate)/100
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What is a free radical?
Damaged oxygen molecules, unstable structure
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What is the recommended amount of LDL cholesterol?
Below 3mmol/l
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What are the serious health risks of a high fat diet?
Obesity and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
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What is the break down of muscle to create glucose?
Gluconeogenesis
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What foods provide insoluble fibre?
wheat bran, whole grain breads and ceareals and fruit and vegatables
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What is a phytonutrient?
Plant compound with specific health benefit
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What is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
Cold bluish extremeties
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