GCSE PE - Diet & Nutrition

Identify the three macronutrients

• Carbohydrate, Protein, Fibre

• Carbs, Fat, Protein

• Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein

• Vitamins and Minerals

Identify the two micronutrients

• Vitamins and Fibre

• Minerals and Vitamin A, B, C

• Fibre and Water

• Vitamins and Minerals

Which one of the following states why an endurance athlete would use carbohydrate loading?

• To build strength

• To repair damaged body tissue after injury

• To increase energy stores

• To lose weight

Identify two benefits of drinking water during a marathon

• Prevents dehydration

• Provides energy for performance

• Improves muscular strength

• Maintains core temperature by allowing sweating

When energy intake decreases and energy expenditure increases, body weight ______________.

• remains the same
• goes up
• goes down
• is unstable

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

• lead to a risk of heart disease

• keep you healthy

• build strong bones and muscles

• help the immune system

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

• Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

• Carbohydrates improve digestion.

• Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

• Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

Most people should take Vitamin D supplements because they don't get enough...

• Sun

• Sea

• Sand

• Protien

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• minerals

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

• vitamins
• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates