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Nutrition (Fat (there are two main types of fat (saturated fat is a…
Nutrition
Fat
it provides more energy than carbohydrates but only when exercising at a low intensity
there are two main types of fat
saturated fat is a tipically solid at room temperature
unsaturated fat is normally liquid at room temperature
saturated fat is found in fatty meat, butter, cheese, cakes, crisps and biscuits
unsaturated fat is found in oily fish, nuts, olive oil, sunflower oil and avocados
vitamins and minerals
are organic substances and minerals are inorganic substances
Vitamin A is found in spinach and is essential for healthy skin
Calcium is a mineral. It is found in milik and is essential for healthy bone formation
Carbohydrates
are the main and preferred energy source for all types of exercise
there are two types of carbohydrate
simple carbohydrates
include table sugar, honey, sweets, fuit, fuit juice, milk, sugar, chocolate, yogurt and jam
complex carbohydrates
inlcude vegetables, bread, pasta, rice and oatmeal
is the process of consuming the food your body needs
a well-balanced diet contains 55-60 per cent carbohydrates, 25-30 per cent fat and 15-20 per cent protein
when combined with regular physical activity, good nutrition will result in overall good health
include fuit and vegetables, bread, rice, potatoes and pasta, meat, fish, eggs, beans
foods and drinks hight in fat and sugar
Protein
everyone needs to ensure thet get enough protein in their diet
is imporant to eat protein rich foods shortly after physical activity to help your muscles recover
good soruces of protein include meat, fish and shellfish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts