AQA GCSE PE Nutrition

The three macronutrients are...

• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats

• Water, Carbohydrates, Fats

• Fats, carbohydrates, fibre

• Minerals, vitamins, water

Carbohydrates are used....

• to grow and repair cells

• to provide low intensity energy

• as the main energy source for the body

• to make food healthy

Protein is used....

• to grow and repair cells

• to provide low intensity energy

• as the main energy source for the body

• to make food healthy

Fats are used

• to grow and repair cells

• to provide low intensity energy, keep the body warm and protect organs

• as the main energy source for the body

• to make food healthy

The average intake of a male is....

• 1500

• 2000

• 2500

• 3000

The average intake of a female is....

• 1500

• 2000

• 2500

• 3000

Carbohydrates are found in...

• pasta and rice

• meat, fish and eggs

• burgers and potatoes

• fish and sweets

Protein is found in...

• pasta and rice

• meat, fish and eggs

• burgers and potatoes

• fish and sweets

The 'average' ratio for food intake is...

• 50% protein, 20% fat, 30% carbs

• 50% fat, 30% carbs, 20% protein

• 50% carbs, 30% Protein, 20% fat

• 50% Carbs, 30% fat, 20% protein

The major factor which would affect your energy intake is...

• how much activity you do

• how often you eat

• how much you want to eat

• how much you can eat