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1
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What is a balanced diet?

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Eating the right amount for energy expenditure, the right amount for calories, according to how much you are exercising and different food types.

2
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Explain hydration

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Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body.

3
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Where are simple carbohydrates found?

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In foods such as sugar, milk and fruit.

4
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Where are complex carbohydrates found?

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In foods such bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, pulses.

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What is carbo-loading?

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Eating foods that are high in starch to increase carbohydrate reserves in muscles.

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What are minerals?

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Inorganic substances which assist the body with many of its functions- such as bone formation (calcium)

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What is the role of fats?

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Fats are a source of energy that also help to insulate the body and keep the body temperature at the right level.

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What is dehydration?

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Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body.

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What does viscosity mean?

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The thickening of the blood.

10
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List the different food groups

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Proteins, fats, carbohydrate, minerals, vitamins and water

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How is unused energy stored in the body?

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In the form of fat.