exam 3 Flashcards
is pediatric obesity on the rise?
yes but starting to be stabilized
are dietitians paid when working with youth sports?
no not usually
youth sport dietitians good for?
volunteer oppertunities
age to speciallize in a sport?
12 years old, some countries decide by age 5
do child sports have weight restrictions?
yes like wrestling
what are the physiological differences between children and adults? (8)
- bone and growth plates
- lower cardiac stroke volume, HR
- water content of suckle tissue
- heat production
- growth is not always linear
- learning
- base knowlage
- depend on adults for food
girls puberty?
usually delayed, only worry when past 16
boys puberty?
stay on track, between 7-10 grade
how to determine child growth? (3)
growth charts
body composition
body image
body composition in children, is there gender specifications and what age do you not usually measure under?
yes there are gender specifications
not usually measured in kids under 8
body image for boys?
look for define muscles
too much fat typically feel this way around 8 or 9
body image for girls?
concern with too much fat 5 to 6 years old
assessment of kids energy?
what do we use
DRI
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assessment for kids protein in grams?
.71-.76 grams per kg
assessment for iron in kids?
many times inadequate in diet
why are kids low in iron?
needed for growth physical activity SES risky lifestyles excessive consumption of tea or coffee
5 assessments that need to be done for kids?
energy protein iron calcium and vitamin D water and hydration practice
water and hydration practice for kids? (6)
sports drink during/post training water fountains water bottles fluids at lunch sideline drinks drink when your not thirsty
kid requirements for hydration, 3 times prior?
1-2 hr prior = 4-8oz
15 min = 4-6oz
20 min = 4-8oz
what to educate kids on? (6)
pre and post meals good caloric dense snacks vegetarianism popular in girls athlete triad ergogenic aids and supplements child obesity = sports participation drops in 6th grade
5 concerns for college athletes?
- nutrition knowledge
- sources of nutrition
- time
- body weight and composition
- health risks
what are the health risks for college athletes? (7)
risky behaviors dont wear seat belts tobacco use steroids physical fights drinking supplements
supplements aloud for college athletes? (4)
vits
energy bars
replacements
non muscle building supplements (most protein supplements are not aloud)
supplements not aloud for college athletes? (4)
chrysin
ginseng
HMB
melatonin
disordered eating % in female college athletes?
% menstrual irregularities?
10% bulimia
1% anorexia
31% menstrual
disordered eating for men college athletes?
muscle dysmorphia
what are the ideal nutrition services for college athletes? (12)
yearly nutrition screening blood chemistry lipid profile iron deficiency screening indirect calorimetry team seminars individual nutrition counseling diet analysis off season weight management plan off campus meal selection cooking demonstrations medical nutrition therapy
working with food service staff in college athletes, what should you do? (6)
training tables cycle menu sharing of recipes pasta bar always open salad bar always open nutrition card
is their future needs for helping college athletes, after college? (4)
students
nutrition outcomes
de training programs
sports dietitian network
what is an elite athlete?
professional, world class or Olympic
extremely motivated
famous
why specialize in elite nutrition needs? why do they need help (6)
heavy training load demanding competition schedule frequent travel unusual environment culture of sports influence and power of of coaches
nutritional issues for elite athletes?
meeting energy needs, hard to meal space and food avalibility and appetite management
ideal body composition for optimal performance
can studies on recreational athletes be used for elite athletes?
probably not, not much research is done for these elite athletes
most are case studies
cant just do nutritional counsiling by text book
strategies for working with elite athletes? (6)
understanding a sport be a team player be creative be organized contracts provide feedback
what is a master athlete?
for retired professional athletes
competition age graded in 5 year intervals
19 years is a master athlete for swimming
50 years for master athlete in golf
focus on population 50 and over
older adults and sports?
increasing age of the population