Nutrients Flashcards

(45 cards)

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Carbs

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Sugar, starch, fiber. primary energy source

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Monosaccharide

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glucose, fructose

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3
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disarccharide

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sucrose, lactose, maltose

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4
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fiber

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complex carb. Provides bulk in diet and intestinal health. Regulates glucose absorption.
Soluble dissolves in water, helps lower blood glucose and cholesteroal
insoluble-does not dissolve in water

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5
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Glucose

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Simple sugar made by the body from carbs, fats, and sometimes protein. Main fuel

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6
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glycogen

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complex carb used to store energy in liver and muscle tissue

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7
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Glycemic index

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The rate carb sources raise blood sugar and effect on insulin release
Low- under 55
Moderate 55-69
High- over 70

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8
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Triglycerides

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chemical form of most fat in food and body

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9
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Functions of lipids 7

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cell structure
precursor to hormones
nutrient regulation
protect organs
insulate body
prolong digestion
satiation
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10
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saturated fatty acid

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raise bad LDL

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11
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trans fat acid

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extends food life. Raises bad and lowers good DL

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12
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unsaturated

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increases good HDL and lowers risk of heart disease

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13
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mono unsaturated

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lipid missing 1 hyderogen, one double bond

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14
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poly unsaturated

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lipids with more than one point of unsaturation

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15
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protein

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amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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16
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Essential amino acid

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can’t be made by body. must come from food. 8 in total

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17
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nonessential

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manufactured by body

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18
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complete proteion

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supplies all essential amino acids

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19
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incomplete

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provides some but not all 8 essential amino acids

20
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micronutrients

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vitamins and minerals

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toxicity

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degree to which a substance causes harm

22
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body water percent

23
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Average water consumption

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3L men, 2.2L women

24
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If exercise exceeds 60 mins. hydrate with

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sports drink that contains up to 8% carbs

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For every 25lbs overweight, drink
extra 8oz water
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dehydration
adversely affects circulatory function
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calorie
heat energy required to raise 1g of water by 1 degree celcius
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resting metabolic rate RMR
energy expended at rest
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thermic effect of food TEF
energy used for digestion. 6-10%
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energy expended during physical activity.
around 20%
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Protein Intake
4c per gram Sedentary 0.8g/kg or 0.4/lb Strength athlese 1.2-1.7/kg or 0.5-0.8/lb Endurance athlete 1.2-1.4g/kg or 0.5-0.6g/lb 10-35% diet
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Carb intake
4c per gram 6-10 g/kg 28-38g from fiber 45-65% diet
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Fat intake
9c per gram | 20-35% of diet
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How to use carbs for performance
High carb meal 2-4 hours before exercise Eat 1.5g/kg of carbs 30 before exercise to max glycogen Eat 30-60g/hr during exercise longer than 60min
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Dietary reference intakes DRI
guidelines for adequate intake of a nutrient
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Recommended dietary allowance RDA
average daily nutrient intake level for healthy individuals
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tolerable upper intake UL
highest daily intake likely to cause no risk
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adequate intake AI
recommended daily intake of nutrient
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Fat Loss Food Recommendations 7
``` Less than 10% calories from sat fats carbs, protein, and fat throughout day 4-6 meals a day to control hunger, reg blood pressure, and increase energy avoid empty calories and processed food 9-13 cups water weigh and measure food Diet under 1200 calories need physician ```
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Lean mass Gain Recommendations 4
4-6 meals per day Protein throughout day Ingest carbs and protein within 90 min of exercise to increase recovery and protein synthesis Do not neglect carbs or fat
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General Health food recommendations 2
low glycemic high fiber carbs | Total calorie intake and burn in a 24 hour period dictates weight loss and gain
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ergogenic aid
enhances athletic performance
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Creatine
creatine phosphate ATP-PC | increase muscle mass, strength, and anaerobic performance
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caffeine
3-6mg/kg 1 hour before exercise increases performance
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prohormones and anabolic steroids
prohibited by World Anti Doping Agency