a type of food required in relatively large amounts in the diet, e.g. carbohydrates and fats

a type of food required in relatively small quantities in the diet, e.g. vitamins and minerals

refers to the weight someone should be, on average, based on their sex, height, bone structure and muscle girth

being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly

A balanced diet for health and performance

Physical education

This unit will examine how much energy is needed to function and the additional requirements of a balanced diet, good hydration and potential tweaks to food consumption to allow for optimal sporting performance and energy balance.

Health and well-being: diet and nutrition

the main source of energy in both aerobic and anaerobic activities

provides energy in low intensity, long duration activities

Match the macronutrient to its main role.

Starting with the highest amount, put these in order according to how much of a general balanced diet should consist of these nutrients.

Which are these are benefits of keeping your body hydrated?

A person's optimum weight will depend on which of these factors?

Put these in order of optimum weight from heaviest to lightest.

maintaining strong, dense bones and teeth

formation of haemoglobin to transport oxygen in blood

helps immune function and fighting infection

Match the micronutrient to its role in the body.

Starting with the lowest, put these in order of how many calories you would consume if you performed them.

What is the best way to maintain a healthy weight?

consuming more calories each day than you expend (calorie surplus)

consuming and expending a balanced amount of calories each day

consuming less calories than you expend each day (calorie deficit)

Match the statements about energy balance to the consequence.

How much water should the average female drink per day?

Which of these do you need in your diet to make sure you have strong teeth?

Which of these are functions of the body needing a continual supply of energy known as basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Starter Quiz