Diet and physical activity

Question 0

After depleting ATP

Answer 0

Creatine phosphate stores every that can be used to generate ATP
Enough energy for 3-15 seconds

Question 1

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Answer 1

The energy carrying molecule in the body

Must be generate continuously because muscle store only enough ATP for 1-3 seconds of activity

Question 2

After creatine phosphate stores are depleted

Answer 2

Carbohydrates are utilized as a source of energy for generation of ATP
Glucose primarily

Question 3

Metabolism of glucose

Answer 3

Anaerobic yields two ATP

Aerobic 36-38 ATP

Question 4

Triglycerides (fats) can be metabolized to generate ATP

Answer 4

for low intensity exercise
For exercise of long duration
Abundant energy source

Question 5

What is the primary disadvantage of using fat as fuel?

Answer 5

The breakdown processed is relatively slow

Question 6

Proteins for energy

Answer 6

Not major fuel for exercise
3-10% of energy
For longer duration

Question 7

elevated requirements of vitamins in minerals for athletes include

Answer 7

B vitamins
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin E