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Vitamins |
Making sure that vital chemical reactions take place, and that essential bodily functions happen. helps with blood production and hormone regulation
Performers need it so they can perform and normal bodily functions help and let them perform
Eg fruits, veg, dairy, oily fish, beans, seeds and nuts.
Fat soluble-stored in fatty tissue and used when needed. Water soluble-can’t be stored and needs to be replenished |
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Minerals |
Essential in all body functions. Requires a wide range of vitamins for the body.
Lots of foods Eg iron in shelfish. Also in sports drinks.
Minerals, for example, potassium and sodium can be lost with sweat Sports drinks, help to replenish the body
Examples of potassium, calcium(strong bones), iron (energy release) phosphorus and fluoride |
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Fibre |
Indigestible part of food. Essential for healthy bowel.
Helps the body to: Absorb nutrients and remove waste products.
In fruits, veg, brown bread, cereal and whole meal.
Starts a performers day with the right diet, helps the body to stay in peak condition. |
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Hydration/dehydration |
Not /having the appropriate level of water in the body for it to function optimally |
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Water |
Key functions: Regulates body temperature Keeps the blood fluid and thin so that the heart finds it easier to pump out blood keeps joint Lubricated Removes waste products Through urine Aids digestion, and helps prevent constipation Carries vitamins and minerals round the body
Water is needed to be able to perform at the highest level and to make good decisions. It is essential to stay hydrated with 2 L of water to allow the body to function properly.
Dehydration needs to : thirst, decreased skill level, body, overheating, muscle, fatigue, slow reaction, time, poor, decision-making, dizziness, nausea, and headaches. |
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Balanced diet |
A diet that consists the correct proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water Necessary to maintain good health. |
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Carbohydrates |
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Protein |
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Fats |
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Sedentary lifestyle |
I lifestyle that features know or little physical activity/exercise or sport.
Possible effects from this : Low self-esteem, feeling less attractive due to poor body Image, I stress, isolation, little interaction, leading to poor communication and social skills limited outside awareness, less confidence, social anxiety. |
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Benefits of physical activity on physical, emotional and social health |
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Health, fitness and well-being |
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How does a well balanced diet improve the heart |
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