Lesson 3.2.3.3

3.2.3.3 Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Quiz: AQA Physical Education, Unit 2

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Lesson 3.2.3.3, Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582), Unit 2: Socio-cultural influences and wellbeing in physical activity and sport, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the recommended fat share of a balanced diet?

    • Fifty percent
    • Thirty percent
    • Ten percent
    • Seventy percent
  2. What is the average daily energy requirement for an adult male?

    • 3,500 kcal
    • 1,500 kcal
    • 2,500 kcal
    • 2,000 kcal
  3. What is the average daily energy requirement for an adult female?

    • 2,500 kcal
    • 1,800 kcal
    • 3,000 kcal
    • 2,000 kcal
  4. Which factor does NOT affect daily energy needs?

    • Height
    • Gender
    • Age
    • Favourite colour
  5. Which nutrient provides a secondary source of energy during long duration activity?

    • Protein
    • Fats
    • Water
    • Vitamins
  6. What is the recommended carbohydrate share of a balanced diet?

    • 15 to 20 percent
    • 55 to 60 percent
    • 70 to 80 percent
    • 25 to 30 percent
  7. What is the recommended protein share of a balanced diet?

    • 25 to 30 percent
    • 15 to 20 percent
    • 55 to 60 percent
    • 5 to 10 percent
  8. What is the main energy source for all types of exercise?

    • Vitamins
    • Minerals
    • Carbohydrates
    • Water
  9. Which energy source gives more energy than carbohydrate, but only at low intensity?

    • Carbohydrate
    • Glucose only
    • Protein
    • Fat
  10. Which nutrient is for growth and repair of muscle tissue?

    • Fat
    • Water
    • Carbohydrate
    • Protein
  11. What is the primary role of vitamins and minerals?

    • Building muscle bulk
    • Maintaining body systems
    • Cooling the body
    • Providing main energy
  12. What happens to unused energy in the body?

    • Turned into protein
    • Converted to bone
    • Excreted as water
    • Stored as fat
  13. How is dehydration defined?

    • Lack of carbohydrates
    • Loss of body water
    • High blood pressure
    • Excess of body fat
  14. Which effect of dehydration slows the flow of blood?

    • Heart rate drop
    • Vessel widening
    • Blood thickening
    • Blood thinning
  15. Which effect of dehydration can increase body temperature?

    • Overheating
    • Lower heart rate
    • Improved reactions
    • Reduced fatigue
  16. Which cognitive effect is directly linked to dehydration?

    • Slower reactions
    • Better focus
    • Faster thinking
    • Heightened agility
  17. What is a primary physiological consequence of severe dehydration during a marathon?

    • Increased saliva
    • Lower heart rate
    • Faster recovery
    • Muscle cramps
  18. What physiological effect does dehydration typically cause during prolonged exercise in the heat?

    • Decreased heart rate
    • Increased body temperature
    • Lower blood viscosity
    • Enhanced focus
  19. Which macronutrient is the preferred energy source for high-intensity short-duration sprinting?

    • Fat
    • Protein
    • Fibre
    • Carbohydrate
  20. Why is a balanced diet necessary for an active performer?

    • Supplies varied nutrients
    • Provides only water
    • Eliminates body fat
    • Replaces all minerals instantly

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