LCPE Diet & Nutrition

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  1. 2. What type of carb breaks down slowly, providing sustained energy release (e.g., starches)?
  2. 4. What type of fat is usually solid at room temperature and generally considered less healthy?
  3. 9. What type of nutrient is needed in large quantities for energy and building body tissue?
  4. 11. What type of nutrient is needed in smaller quantities for various bodily functions?
  5. 13. What substance is vital for bodily functions like joint lubrication, nutrient transport, and temperature regulation?
  6. 14. What type of carb breaks down quickly, providing a burst of energy (e.g., sugars)?
  7. 18. Amino Acid What type of amino acid must be obtained through the diet because the body cannot produce it?
  8. 19. What supplement is used to increase phosphocreatine stores in muscles, improving short-burst power?
  9. 20. What term refers to any substance or method used to enhance athletic performance?
  10. 21. What nutrient provides a concentrated energy source, insulation, and protection for organs?
  11. 23. What is the unit used to measure the energy content of food?
  12. 24. What are the essential minerals (like sodium and potassium) lost through sweat that are important for muscle contraction and fluid balance?
  13. 25. What refers to maintaining the appropriate balance of water in the body?
Down
  1. 1. What is the storage form of glucose, primarily found in the liver and muscles?
  2. 3. What dietary strategy is used by endurance athletes to maximise glycogen stores before an event?
  3. 5. What is the condition caused by excessive loss of water from the body?
  4. 6. What essential inorganic nutrients help regulate cell activities (e.g., Calcium, Iron)?
  5. 7. What type of fat is usually liquid at room temperature and considered healthier?
  6. 8. What nutrient is essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues and cells?
  7. 10. What plant-based carbohydrate is important for the normal functioning of the digestive system?
  8. 12. What organic compounds are essential for normal growth, functioning, and maintenance of the body?
  9. 15. What are the building blocks of protein?
  10. 16. Rate What is the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the body's essential life functions at rest?
  11. 17. What is the primary source of energy for the body, found in sugars, starch, and fiber?
  12. 22. What is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth?