Exam 1 Flashcards
Optimally satisfying energy and fluid needs in terms of amount, type and timing of intake are main issues in what?
Nutrition
-Misperception that a desired lower weight is achieved through a reduced caloric intake, that may result in lower lean mass and relatively higher fat mass that decreases performance
- Food restriction from allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities
-Food allergy response that occurs within minutes to hours after ingestion
These are all challenges that ______ face in _______
Athletes
Nutrition
What is a reaction involving the immune system, resulting in localized inflammatory responses in the GI tract
Food Sensitivity
This is a result because the individual cannot
- Digest a food ingredient because of a missing digestive enzyme
- Absorb a nutrient because of a missing transport protein
Food intolerance
T/F Each nutrient is uniquely important because each has specific functions
True
T/F Athletes can eliminate any class of nutrients from their diet and perform well
False
They cannot eliminate any class
Nutrients work together, both _____ and ______ nutrient classes
within
between
Is having too much of one nutrient a good thing
No, it is not good
The following are appropriate for what type of people.
- Sugar-containing sports beverages
- Because sodium losses through sweat may exceed recommendations
Physically active people
What are the two overarching concepts that dietary guidelines recommend
-Maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain healthy weight
-Focus on consuming nutrient-dese foods and beverages.
What type of nutrient cannot be manufactured by body from other nutrients
Essential
What are some problems that lead to people being deficient in essential nutrients
Special Diets
Food Allergies
Food intolerances
Food sensitivities
What does RDA stand for
Recommended Dietary Allowances
What doe EAR stand for
Estimated average Requirement
Which dietary recommendation is an estimate of the amount of a nutrient sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of a population
RDA
Which dietary recommendation is an estimate of the amount of a nutrient sufficient to meet the needs of 50% of a population
EAR
How many calories do CHO have per gram
4
How many calories do Protein have per gram
4
How many calories do Fats have per gram
9
How many calories of glycogen can the liver store and how many minutes of exercise does that equate to
306
16
How many calories of glycogen can muscles store and how many minutes of exercise does that equate to
1530
80
How many calories of glycogen can blood store and how many minutes of exercise does that equate to
38
2
How many calories of fat can be stored and how many minutes of exercise does that equate to
62,000
3250
How many calories of Protein can be stored and how many minutes of exercise does that equate to
52,000
2750
CHO and fat have similar roles, what determines which one is metabolized during exercise
The level of intensity