Nutritional aid 2

Question 1

What is Nitrate?

Answer 1

Inorganic compound made up of nitrogen and oxygen can be found in Beetroot.
Athletes take mostly in liquid form
0.5L of beetroot taken
2-3 hours pre event.

Question 2

Do aerobic or anaerobic athletes take nitrate?

Answer 2

Mainly aerobic performing in hypoxic or high altitude conditions.

Question 3

Benefits of Nitrate?

Answer 3

Increases Blood flow to muscles removing lactate
Delays fatigue
Increases aerobic capacity.

Question 4

Drawbacks of Nitrate.

Answer 4

Maybe cause Headaches and dizziness
Long term health risks are unclear.
Recommend athletes to used dietary rather then supplements.

Question 5

Description of caffeine?

Answer 5

Stimulant that quickly stimulates the brains nervous system
- Take 60 mins prior event
- In liquid or gum form.

Question 6

Do Aerobic or Anaerobic athletes use Caffeine?

Answer 6

Mostly Anaerobic
-Power athletes or athletes who sprint repeatedly.

Question 7

Benefits of caffeine?

Answer 7

Preserves glycogen stores
Stimulates increase breakdown in fats
Delays fatigue

Question 8

Drawbacks of Caffeine?

Answer 8

Diuretic so can increase risk of dehydration
Increase urine production
High blood pressure

Question 9

What is a bicarbonate?

Answer 9

Bicarbonate of soda/ an alkaline that removes acid

Question 10

Do Aerobic or Anaerobic athletes use Bicarbonate?

Answer 10

Anaerobic
Speed endurance

Question 11

Benefits of bicarbonate?

Answer 11

Neutralises acid/PH in blood
Increased removal of LA
Delays muscle fatigue

Question 12

Drawbacks of Bicarbonate?

Answer 12

Can cause
- Nausea
- Bloating
- Diarrhoea.