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Sports Nutrition Unit 1 - Coggle Diagram
Sports Nutrition Unit 1
Nutrition & Health
Nutrition plays a key role in overall health, influencing physical performance, recovery and disease prevention
A balanced diet supports immune function and reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease
It is important to understand that everyone has different nutritional needs and there is no single diet that suits all
An individual's nutritional needs requirement is dependent on age, gender, height, metabolic rate, body weight and physical activity
Nutrition is a science that studies the dietary intake of human as well as the functions of each nutrient towards the well-being and performance
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6 Classes of Nutrients
Macronutrients
Nutrients that are required in significant amounts in the diet
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fat
Micronutrients
Nutrients that the body needs in smaller amounts: Vitamins, Minerals
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