Chapters 9 and 10: Nutrition Factors in Health + Performance Flashcards
Which of the following are the most appropriate macronutrient recommendations for a wrestler in season?
a nutrient that is required in significant amounts in the diet
macronutrient
protein = __ kcal/g
4 kcal/g
how many essential amino acids?
9
amino acids that can be synthesized by the body and do not need to be consumed in the diet
nonessential amino acids
amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through the diet
essential amino acids
amino acids that are typically not essential but become essential during times of illness and stress
conditionally essential amino acids
protein dietary recommendations are determined by what 2 things?
amino acid content
protein digestibility
highly digestible proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids
higher quality proteins
examples of animal based proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids?
eggs, dairy foods, meat, fish, and poultry
only plant based protein that contains all essential amino acids
soy
it takes a calorie deficit of ______ to lose 1 pound
3,500
what are some important functions of proteins?
muscle growth
tissue repair
make enzymes/hormones
building blocks of tissues
what are some common sources of proteins?
meat
eggs
yogurt
milk
protein supplements
why are animal based proteins more easily digestible than plant based proteins?
higher amino acid ratio
what is the absolute minimum amount of protein needed to avoid a protein deficit recommended by the RDA for men and women 19+ years of age?
0.8g/kgbw/day
what is the protein ratio recommendation after aerobic exercises?
4:1 or 3:1 carb to protein ratio
protein recommendation for endurance athletes
book: 1.0-1.6g/kgbw/day
update: 1.4-1.8b/kgw/day
protein recommendation for strength training or anaerobic athletes
1.4-1.7g/kgbw/day
protein recommendation for combination athletes (anaerobic + aerobic)
1.4-1.7g/kgbw/day
protein recommendation when in a reduced calorie deficit/to maintain lean body mass
1.8-2.7g/kgbw/day
why is it important to keep protein intake high when in a reduced calorie diet?
to avoid sarcopenia
why are protein needs inversely proportional to calorie intake?
small amounts of protein can be metabolized as a source of energy when a person is in a state of negative calorie balance
when caloric intake goes down, protein requirement goes ___
up
protein needs go up as a percentage of total calorie intake by approximately __% for every 100 calorie decrease below 2,000 calories (AMDR)
1%
true or false: sports dietitians should first establish an athlete’s protein intake and then add carbohydrate and fats as determined by total calorie needs
true
protein has the greatest thermic effect of feeding. what does this mean?
more calories are burned during the digestion of protein as compared to carbohydrates or fats
muscle sensitivity to amino acids is enhanced for up to ____ hours after a bout of exercise
48 hours (24-48)
true or false: consuming protein sooner, rather than waiting, has a greater effect on acute muscle protein synthesis
true
what happens to excess proteins consumed in the diet?
broken down to nitrogen which is excreted as urea in urine + remaining ketoacids used for energy or converted to carbs or body fat
most easily utilized form of energy
carbohydrates/glycogen
carbohydrates = ___ kcal/g
4 kcal/g
single sugar molecules
monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, and galactose are examples of what group of carbohydrates?
monosaccharides
two simple sugar units joined together
disaccharide
sucrose, lactose, and maltose are examples of what group of carbohydrates?
disaccharides
most common disaccharide
sucrose
complex carbohydrates containing up to thousands of glucose units
polysaccharides
starch, fiber, and glycogen are examples of what group of carbohydrates?
polysaccharides
what are some important functions of fiber?
increase bulk and water content
delay gastric emptying
influence feelings of fullness
decrease transit time of feces
how much glycogen is stored in the body?
15g/kgbw
glycogen storage % in the muscles vs liver
75% skeletal muscle
25% liver
the remaining glycogen that is not stored in the skeletal muscle is stored where?
liver
system that ranks foods based on how easily carbohydrates are absorbed, resulting in an increase in blood glucose levels
glycemic index (GI)
reference food for glycemic index
glucose (GI = 100)
foods with quick carb absorption and beneficial for hours before/after exercise
high GI
foods with slow carb absorption and beneficial immediately after exercise
low GI
how does insulin help lower blood glucose levels?
facilitates glucose transport into cells
an estimate of how much of a food will increase blood glucose levels
glycemic load (GL)
why is glycemic load a more realistic gauge of glycemic response than the GI?
takes portion size into account
true or false: foods with a higher GL are expected to lead to greater increases in blood sugar and subsequent insulin release
true
complex carbohydrate that is unable to be fully digested
fiber
deficiencies in this carbohydrate have been associated with constipation, heart disease, colon cancer, and type II diabetes
fiber
fiber DRI recommendation for women
21 to 29g/day