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Edexcel GCSE PE - Diet and energy sources

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

aerobic activity

b)

anaerobic activity

c)

weight training

d)

plyometric training

2.

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

a)

aerobic activity

b)

anaerobic activity

c)

aerobic and anaerobic activity

d)

plyometric training

3.

To break down fats

a)

oxygen is required

b)

oxygen isn't required

c)

oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are required

d)

white blood cells are required

4.

To break down carbohydrates

a)

oxygen is required

b)

oxygen isn't required

c)

oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are required

d)

white blood cells are required

5.

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

a)

excreted.

b)

stored in fat cells.

c)

Released through sweat.

6.

Fats should make up no more than

a)

50% of your diet

b)

10% of your diet

c)

30% of your diet

d)

45% of your diet

7.

Which nutrient is the body's main energy source?

a)

fats

b)

fiber

c)

carbohydrates

d)

protein

8.

Define simple carbohydrates

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

extra sugar added to food and drink

d)

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

9.

Define complex carbohydrates

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

extra sugar added to food and drink

d)

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

10.

Define protein

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

extra sugar added to food and drink

d)

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

11.

Short high-intensity exercise is

a)

Anaerobic - the energy required will come from carbohydrates.

b)

Aerobic and Anaerobic - the energy will come from both carbohydrates and fats.

c)

Aerobic - the energy will come from your fat stores.

d)

Anaerobic - the energy required will come from fats.

12.

moderate intensity exercise (up to hours) is

a)

Anaerobic - the energy required will come from carbohydrates.

b)

Aerobic and Anaerobic - the energy will come from both carbohydrates and fats.

c)

Aerobic - the energy will come from your fat stores.

d)

Anaerobic - the energy required will come from fats.

13.

low intensity exercise (long duration) is

a)

Anaerobic - the energy required will come from carbohydrates.

b)

Aerobic and Anaerobic - the energy will come from both carbohydrates and fats.

c)

Aerobic - the energy will come from your fat stores.

d)

Anaerobic - the energy required will come from fats.

14.

Carbohydrates should make up around

a)

50% of your diet

b)

10% of your diet

c)

30% of your diet

d)

45% of your diet

15.

Free sugars are any sugars added to food or drinks, or found naturally in honey and syrups. The they should make up

a)

5% of your diet

b)

20% of your diet

c)

30% of your diet

d)

50% of your diet

16.

Macronutrients are

a)

carbohydrates, fats and proteins

b)

carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals

c)

vitamins and minderals

d)

carbohydrates and fats