Outcomes:•Discusses factors that limit and enhance the capacity to move and perform•Analyses the benefits of participation and performance in physical activity and sport•Works collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance•Displays management and planning skills to achieve personal and group goals•Performs movement skills with increasing Proficiency•Analyses and appraises information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sports decisions

Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity

Nutritional Requirements for Healthy Living and Physical Activity

Keeping healthy involves being physically active, eating a variety of nutritious tasty foods and developing a good understanding of physical health.

Nutrition is the process of obtaining energy from food and drink for body growth and maintenance. Food is necessary for the body to function and good nutrition involves choosing the right foods and quantities to satisfy individual needs.

There is a strong link between dietary intake and health and many diseases are directly related to diet and lifestyle. The best way to prepare for a long and healthy life is to get in the habit of eating a tasty, varied diet to help prevent lifestyle diseases such as heart disease.

Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityIn your exercise book copy and complete the

following table:Recommended Dietary Guidelines for Australians

Children Adolescents Adults•Encourage and support breast feeding.•Consume sufficient nutritious foods for optimal growth and development.•Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods inc. Vegetables, fruit, cereals, lean meats and dairy.•Limit saturated fats and moderate total fat intake.•Low fat diets are not suitable for infants – should not consume low fat dairy products.•Choose foods low in salt.•Consume moderate amounts of sugars.•Prepare and store food safely for children.

•Require additional nutrients to support rapid growth and development. Adolescents will have larger appetites during this stage of life.•Ensure adequate iron and calcium is being consumed for bone growth and energy production.

•Eat according to your energy needs and be physically active to prevent weight gain.•Prepare and store food safely.•Eat a wide variety of nutritious foods inc. Vegetables, legumes, fruits and wholegrain cereals. Lean meats and fish plus reduced fat dairy products.•Limit saturated fat intake.•Consume food high in omega 3 and omega 6 fats.•Eat foods high in fibre.•Consume moderate amounts of sugar.

Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityWebsite Research: The internet can be a wealth of information for individuals

to access information regarding food, food products and various diets for nutrition, health and weight management. Assess the value, accuracy and reliability of a range of internet websites with nutritional information related to physical activity.

Click here to complete the worksheet

Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityIn your Exercise books:1. Write the heading: Nutritional Requirements for

Physical Activity2. List the foods from the healthy living pyramid that :

a) are beneficial for physical activity ab) are not beneficial for physical activity.

3. Calculate your kilojoule intake for a typical day by clicking here. Record your findings under a sub-heading: My daily energy intake.

4. Calculate your daily energy expenditure by clicking here. Record your findings under a sub-heading: My daily energy needs.

5. Compare your energy requirements with your daily energy intake. What do your findings suggest.

6. Calculate and record the energy requirements for a: sedentary (light activity) 16yr old male and female. Moderately active (medium) 16yr old male and

female. Heavily active 16yr old male and female