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Assignment 1 –Digestion, Absorption and the Components of a Balanced Diet

Scenario

You take sports training very seriously as you are aiming to compete for Devon in your favourite sport. Your coach has suggested that a greater understanding of nutrition will help you to improve your performance.

You start by researching the digestive system and terminology.

Once your research is complete, you need to demonstrate your knowledge of what constitutes a healthy, balanced diet and explain how it can help a sports performer.

Grading Criteria Attempt:
Date: / Attempt 1 / Referral
P1describe nutrition, including nutritional requirements using common terminology associated with nutrition
P2describe the structure and function of the digestive system
P6 describe the components of a balanced diet
M3 explain the components of a balanced diet

CURRENT/FINAL GRADE

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P1 - Describe nutrition and nutritional requirements using common terminology associated with nutrition.

  • Your description should include information on:
  1. Macronutrients and micronutrients
  2. Fibre
  3. Essential and non-essential nutritional requirements
  4. Common terms used in nutrition, such as RDA, Optimum Level, SI, EAR
  5. Describe each food group and give examples of each type including:

Carbohydrates (Simple & Starch), Protein, Vitamins & Minerals, Fats (Saturated & Unsaturated), Fibre & Water.

Describe each food group and give examples of each type :

Carbohydrates (Simple & Starch), Protein, Vitamins & Minerals, Fats (Saturated & Unsaturated), Fibre, and Water

P1 ACHIEVED? / Y / N

P2 - Describe the structure and function of the digestive system

  • Identify the parts of the digestive system:

Mouth, Tongue, Salivary Gland, Oesophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Pancreas, Liver, Gall Bladder, Small Intestines, Large Intestines, Kidneys

  • Describe the three functions of the digestive system.

(digestion, absorption, excretion)

  • State each digestive system structure and their functions including:

Digestive juices & Enzymes, and the parts identified earlier.

P2 ACHIEVED? / Y / N

P6

Describe the Components of a Balanced Diet

  • Describe the components of a balanced diet. You should include a description of a balanced diet covering macronutrients, micronutrients, fibre and water.
  • Nutrient
  • Type of component (Macronutrient, Micronutrient or other?)
  • Source (where does it come from?)
  • Function in the body

Fat, Vitamin D, Carbohydrate, Vitamin K, B vitamins, Vitamin C, Protein, Water, Iron, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Calcium, Fibre,

  • Complete a one-day food log for a selected elite sports performer.
  • Remember to include any hydration that the athlete consumes.

Name: / Sport:
P6 ACHIEVED? / Y / N

M3

Explanation of a balanced diet

  • Explain the components of a balanced diet. You should include an explanation of a balanced diet covering macronutrients, micronutrients, fibre and water.

Your answer should explain how and why a sports person’s diet might differ from normal balanced diet in relation to each component.

M3 ACHIEVED? / Y / N

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