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GCSE PE 1.1.5 Personal Health and Well Being
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What is the definition of basal metabolic rate?
The energy needed to stay alive, awake and warm at rest.
What three factor affect the total energy requirements of an individual?
Age and Gender
Body composition
Activity Level
What are the 7 components of a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
Water
What are the three macronutrients?
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates
What percentage of a diet should be carbohydrates?
50-60%
What is the role of vitamin D in our diet?
Helps the bones absorb calcium.
What energy source is used first during exercise?
Carbohydrates
Why do we need protein in out diet?
Helps to grow and repair muscle tissue.
What are the three functions of fat?
It provides a slow release of energy
It keeps us warm
It allows us to absorb vitamins and minerals
What are the two types of cholesterol?
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Low density Lipoprotein (LDL)
What is the role of vitamin C in the diet?
Keeps skin and gums healthy
What is the role of iron?
Helps produce red blood cells
How much water should we drink each day?
At least 2 litres
What is the role of fibre?
To aid digestion
What is the danger of LDL?
High blood pressure
Narrows arteries
Increased risk of heart disease
What is carbo-loading?
Increasing the amount of carbohydrates eaten in the build up to an endurance event.
Give three points to explain blood shunting.
When you exercise blood is prioritised to the places that need it most.
Blood is shunted to the working muscles.
When you eat a meal, blood is shunted to the digestive system.
How long should you wait after eating before you exercise?
2 hours
What should you eat/drink 15 minutes after exercise
A carbohydrate rich drink.
What is the average calorie intake for a man?
2500
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GCSE PE 1.1.5 Personal Health and Well Being
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Questions for unit 1.1.5 on exercise and diet.
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4/29/2014, 11:19:32 AM
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