Exam 3 Flashcards
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Aerobic
Uses oxygen
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Ability to sustain cardiorespiratory exercise for extended time
Muscle strength
Ability to produce force for brief time
Muscle endurance
Ability to exert force for a long period of time without fatigue
Flexibility
Range of motion around a joint, improved with stretching
Anaerobic energy
Energy during first few minutes of physical activity
Anaerobic
Without oxygen, creatine phosphate (replenishes ATP)
Aerobic
Uses oxygen
Primary energy source during high-intensity exercise
Carbohydrates
Well-trained muscles store _____ percent more glycogen then untrained muscles
20-50%
Carbohydrate loading
Maximizing glycogen stores before an endurance event by diet and training
Primary energy source during low to moderate intensity exercise
Fat
Endurance training
Increases the body’s ability to use fat for energy
Most important nutrient to promote muscle growth and recovery after physical activity
Protein
Main energy sources for physical activity
Carbohydrates and fat
Before exercise
High fat foods should be avoided
Female athletes more at risk for
Iron deficiency anemia
Will not result in improved performance during exercise
Taking more than RDA
Hyponatremia
Low-sodium blood levels due to consuming too much water without electrolytes
Sports drinks
Replace fluids and electrolytes that are lost in sweating
Adequate folic acid (400 µg) to prevent neural tube defects
Women before conception
Recommended weight gain for pregnant women
25-36lbs
Can be toxic and cause birth defects
Vitamin A
Pregnant vegans and vegetarians
Need complete proteins, vitamin B12, zinc, and iron