The Importance of a Balanced Diet and Food Consumption Habits

Diets

The quantity of food that someone consumes daily is covered by their foot diets.

Balance diets

-Eat a variety of different foods. 15% Proteins

    55% Carbohydrates

    25% Fats

-Have several meals each day (breakfast should be sustancial)

-Eat fresh fruits and vegetables (daily vitamins)

-Include unsaturated fats (olive)

-Reduce your consumption of foods rich in saturated fats. (butter, bacon cholesterol)

-Eat fibre-rich food daily (intensive correct functions)

The food wheel

Proteins: -Groupe 1:

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Understanding Sports: From Traditional Games to Modern Competition

1.3. Competitive Sports

Competitive sports are physical activities involving sporting participation, although they can also be practiced for recreation, fitness, and health.

1.3.1. The Concept of Sport

Sports initially emerged for recreational, educational, or utilitarian purposes. Over time, technical and regulatory elements were added, enhancing their competitive aspects. There is no single definition of sport. Several authors have analyzed them to define it:

  • For José María Cagigal, sport is a broad
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Outdoor Activities and Orienteering: A Comprehensive Guide

Characteristics of Contour Lines

Contour lines are essential for understanding the shape and elevation of terrain on a map. Here are some key characteristics:

  • Closed loops that never cross or fork.
  • Drawn in different colors to represent varying elevations.
  • Offset distance decreases with increasing map scale.
  • Provide information about altitude, soil structure, and dimensions.

Map Projections and the Cylindrical Projection

Map projections are systems for representing the Earth’s curved surface on a flat

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Sports Vocabulary: Essential Terms and Phrases

Sports Vocabulary

Essential Terms and Phrases

Competition and Achievement

Go for gold: Try to win (tratar de ganar)

Alike: (after verb) Similar (por igual)

Award: Prize (premio, galardón)

Beat: Defeat or do better than (ganar, derrotar)

Break a record: To do something that has never been done before (batir un récord)

Championship: A high-level competition to find the best (campeonato)

Cheer: To give a loud shout of encouragement (animar)

Cope with: To successfully deal with a difficult situation or problem

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Understanding Fatigue and Resistance Training: A Comprehensive Guide

Classification of Fatigue

Acute Onset Fatigue

This type of fatigue appears quickly during short-term efforts or after completing one or more sections of work.

Factors influencing acute fatigue:

  • Percentage of muscles used (local vs. global)

Subacute Fatigue

Subacute fatigue follows intense training sessions and occurs after one or more microcycles with insufficient recovery.

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic fatigue appears after a period of health deterioration, often with the presence of previous fatigue.

Classification

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The Dukan Diet: A Comprehensive Guide to Weight Loss and Maintenance

The Dukan Diet: A Revolutionary Approach to Weight Loss

Introduction

The Dukan Diet, developed by French physician Dr. Pierre Dukan, is a four-phase weight loss and maintenance program that emphasizes the consumption of protein. It has gained popularity worldwide for its effectiveness in promoting rapid weight loss and long-term weight management.

Phase 1: Attack Phase

The Attack Phase is a strict protein-only phase that typically lasts for 1-10 days. During this phase, you can consume unlimited amounts

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