Edexcel GCSE PE - Diet and energy sources

Fats are used as an energy source for what type of activity

• aerobic activity

• anaerobic activity

• weight training

• plyometric training

Carbohydrates are used as an energy source for what type of activity

• aerobic activity

• anaerobic activity

• aerobic and anaerobic activity

• plyometric training

To break down fats

• oxygen is required

• oxygen isn't required

• oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are required

• white blood cells are required

To break down carbohydrates

• oxygen is required

• oxygen isn't required

• oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are required

• white blood cells are required

What happens to fats that are not required straight for exercise?

• excreted.

• stored in fat cells.

• Released through sweat.

Fats should make up no more than

• 50% of your diet

• 10% of your diet

• 30% of your diet

• 45% of your diet

Which nutrient is the body's main energy source?

• fats

• fiber

• carbohydrates

• protein

Define simple carbohydrates

• made up of glucose, fructose and sucrose and are found in fruit but also refined sugars such as sweets and cakes. They provide short spikes of energy.

• made up of natural foods such as brown rice, whole meal pasta and potatoes. They provide slower and longer releasing energy.

• extra sugar added to food and drink

• Found in meats, fish and diary. They assist with the repairing and rebuilding of muscles.

Define complex carbohydrates

• made up of glucose, fructose and sucrose and are found in fruit but also refined sugars such as sweets and cakes. They provide short spikes of energy.

• made up of natural foods such as brown rice, whole meal pasta and potatoes. They provide slower and longer releasing energy.

• extra sugar added to food and drink

• Found in meats, fish and diary. They assist with the repairing and rebuilding of muscles.

Define protein

• made up of glucose, fructose and sucrose and are found in fruit but also refined sugars such as sweets and cakes. They provide short spikes of energy.

• made up of natural foods such as brown rice, whole meal pasta and potatoes. They provide slower and longer releasing energy.

• extra sugar added to food and drink

• Found in meats, fish and diary. They assist with the repairing and rebuilding of muscles.