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Unit 7 Diet and Growth

The document outlines the importance of various nutrients for diet and growth, particularly for weightlifters who require protein and carbohydrates for muscle development and energy. It also emphasizes the need for a balanced diet, including vitamins, minerals, and vegetables for overall health. Additionally, it discusses the role of joints, tendons, and muscle groups in body movement.

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Unit 7 Diet and Growth

The document outlines the importance of various nutrients for diet and growth, particularly for weightlifters who require protein and carbohydrates for muscle development and energy. It also emphasizes the need for a balanced diet, including vitamins, minerals, and vegetables for overall health. Additionally, it discusses the role of joints, tendons, and muscle groups in body movement.

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Unit 7 Diet and Growth

7.1 Nutrients

Q1) Complete the following table

Nutrient Examples of food that Why does the body need


contain a lot of this this nutrient?
nutrient

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

Vitamins

Minerals
Q2) Why does the weight lifter need plenty of protein?

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Q3) Why does the weight lifter need plenty of carbohydrates?

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Q4) List four other nutrients a weightlifter needs besides protein and carbohydrates, and why.
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7.2 A balanced diet

Q1 ) Choose the correct words​

a.​ I need protein for growth / energy


b.​ There is a lot of protein in sugar / fish
c.​ Starch and sugar / fat are carbohydrates
d.​ I get energy from carbohydrates and calcium / fat

Q2) Why do we need carbohydrates?(Give 1 reason)​

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Q3) Why do we need protein?(Give 2 reasons)​


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Q4) Why do we need vegetables and fruits? ( Give three reasons)​
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7.3 Growth, development and health

Q1) Growth means getting bigger. Explain what happens as a person grows, to
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Q2) Some young children do not get enough protein or energy in their diet.
Explain why they may not grow very tall.

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7.4 Moving the body

Q1) Explain what is a joint​


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Q2) What are hinge joints? And What are ball-and-socket joints?​
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Q3) Tri means three. Suggest why the triceps has this name​
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Q4) What are tendons?​


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Q5) Tendons do not stretch. Suggest why not​
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Q6) What are antagonistic muscles?​


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Q7) Why are the biceps and triceps called antagonistic muscles?​
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