Diet & nutrition

Give two different types of food that contain a high amount of protein.

Describe what is meant by a balanced diet.

Outline three positive effects of hydration on a basketball player.

* Diet is one method a marathon runner can use to optimise performance.

A warm up will also be beneficial.

Discuss how a marathon runner needs to adapt their diet compared to a sedentary individual. Explain the physical benefits of a warm up for a marathon runner.

Other than carbohydrates, identify two components of a balanced diet and describe a function of each.

Component 1........

Function........

Component 2........

Function........

State two foods that are good sources of carbohydrates.

Fibre, minerals and protein are all components of a balanced diet.

State two other components of a balanced diet.

State a good food source of fibre.

Explain the importance of minerals and proteins in a balanced diet.

Minerals........

Proteins........

* Interruptions in physical activity often result in inactivity causing reversibility.

Describe how regular training benefits physical health.

Using practical examples, evaluate continuous training and weight training.

Name a food that is a good source of carbohydrate and name a different food that is a good source of protein.

Carbohydrate:........

Protein:........

Define the term a balanced diet.

Describe the importance of fats and fibre as part of a balanced diet.

Fats:........

Fibre:........

Explain two reasons why hydration is important for all sports performers.

* Circuit training is a form of exercise used to improve health and fitness.

Using practical examples, describe how exercise may improve the social health of a performer.

Explain how different fitness components can be improved using circuit training.

Which one of the following is the best example of a meal that is high in carbohydrates?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

Give one practical example of an activity which requires a high intake of protein by the sports performer.

Give one component of a balanced diet that is particularly important for a marathon runner the day before competition.