Good nutrition is also fuel. Quality of food provides a variety of nutrients. An overview, of the properties, structure, the function, and utility of the following nutrients found in food will be covered:
- Macronutrients
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
fluids
- Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Trace elements
- Phytonutrients
- Zoochemicals
Digestion and Absorption
The unit also gives an overview of the digestive system and subsequently the digestion process; that is the breakdown of each of the above mentioned nutrients will be discussed.
Nutrient absorption is an important function of the digestive system. After digestion most nutrients are absorption in the body for use. This whole process will be studied in enough detail to allow the learners to understand the use of nutrients in relation to sport in the following units.
- Macronutrients
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
fluids
- Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Trace elements
- Phytonutrients
- Zoochemicals
Digestion and Absorption
The unit also gives an overview of the digestive system and subsequently the digestion process; that is the breakdown of each of the above mentioned nutrients will be discussed.
Nutrient absorption is an important function of the digestive system. After digestion most nutrients are absorption in the body for use. This whole process will be studied in enough detail to allow the learners to understand the use of nutrients in relation to sport in the following units.
- Teacher: Lara Gerada
The essentials of a sporting diet and the role of hydration are explored in this module.
The importance of assessing obesity and ‘What is obesity?’ are tackled in this module. As well as the implications of obesity in the population and associated problems.
The consequences of being an overweight athlete are explored.
The module also examines contemporary essentials of a sporting diet leading up to providing skills and exploring:
- The utility and know-how of keeping a food diary in aiding to assess and plan one’s own diet
- the essentials required for building one’s diet plan according to his/her needs.
The importance of assessing obesity and ‘What is obesity?’ are tackled in this module. As well as the implications of obesity in the population and associated problems.
The consequences of being an overweight athlete are explored.
The module also examines contemporary essentials of a sporting diet leading up to providing skills and exploring:
- The utility and know-how of keeping a food diary in aiding to assess and plan one’s own diet
- the essentials required for building one’s diet plan according to his/her needs.
- Teacher: Charlene Attard
This module covers the practical aspects of a holistic view of nutrition. A practical approach of how to choose one’s food is the basis of this unit.
It covers the relationship of food, its production and the effects on the environment.
The unit will delve into the food available on the market.
Making the right choices of food is also learning how to read food labels effectively and this aspect is also covered in this unit.
Assessing one’s body composition is an important tool to help one in identifying a good nutrition plan. In this module the practical aspects to assess body composition using one method will be covered.
It covers the relationship of food, its production and the effects on the environment.
The unit will delve into the food available on the market.
Making the right choices of food is also learning how to read food labels effectively and this aspect is also covered in this unit.
Assessing one’s body composition is an important tool to help one in identifying a good nutrition plan. In this module the practical aspects to assess body composition using one method will be covered.
- Teacher: Lara Grech
This unit introduces students to the basic principles of energy balance, and the importance of hydration for both health and sport performance.
Students are introduced to the principles of energy expenditure and energy balance and how this is affected by differing bodily processes.
The importance of effective hydration is highlighted and the role of hydration in sport performance is covered.
Throughout this unit, students are made directed to become self-aware of factors that affect their energy balance; specifically, in relation to metabolism, energy used for physical activity and lifestyle.
Students are introduced to the principles of energy expenditure and energy balance and how this is affected by differing bodily processes.
The importance of effective hydration is highlighted and the role of hydration in sport performance is covered.
Throughout this unit, students are made directed to become self-aware of factors that affect their energy balance; specifically, in relation to metabolism, energy used for physical activity and lifestyle.
- Teacher: Lara Gerada