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73 Cards in this Set
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Carbohydrate, lipid, and protein nutrients provide the energy necessary to maintain bodily functions during rest and diverse physical activity
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Macronutrients
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Carbohydrates consist of what?
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-Monoaccharide
-Disaccharides -Polysaccharides |
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Monosaccharides consist of what?
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-Glucose (plant source)
-Fructose (fruit source) |
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Disaccharides consist of what?
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-Sucrose
-Lactose -Maltose |
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Polysaccharides consist of what?
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-Starch
-Glycogen (animal) |
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Glycogen formation from glucose (creating)
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Glucogenesis
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Glucose formation from non-CHO nutrients. Takes place in the liver. (new)
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Gluconeogensis
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Glucose formation from glycogen. (broken down)
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Glycogenolysis
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What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?
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-Energy Source:
o 4kCal per gram (calories, if not burned, are stored into fat. Fat only continues to grow) -Protein Sparer – If there is a lack of carbohydrates, proteins will be used for energy. -Metabolic Primer – helps the system get ready to break down fats -Fuel for the central nervous system: o Brain prefers glucose as a form of fuel o When there is no glucose, the brain will breakdown fats |
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Lipids consists of what?
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-Simple lipids
-Compound lipids -Derived lipids |
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Simple lipids consist of what?
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Triglycerides
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Triglycerides are composed of what?
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1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids
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What does fatty acids consist of?
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-Saturated fatty acids
-Unsaturated fatty acids -Trans fatty acids |
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Saturated fatty acids do what?
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-Primarily from animal products as well as coconut oil and palm oil
-Increase LDL cholesterol |
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Unsaturated fatty acids do what?
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-Monounsaturated fatty acids
-Polyunsaturated |
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Trans fatty acids do what?
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-Raise LDL cholesterol
-Lowers HDL cholesterol -Nutrition labels: Can only be listed as Trans Fat free if it contains less than .5g per serving -Created by adding hydrogen to food products, altering the cell make-up of foods |
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Compound lipids consists of what?
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-Phospholipids
-Glucolipids -Lipoproteins |
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Main transport of lipids in the blood.
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Lipoproteins
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How would you get rid of HDL cholesterol?
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Exercise and no smoking
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How would you get rid of LDL cholesterol?
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Exercise, diet, no smoking
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What are the two forms of cholesterol and what do they do?
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-Exogenous Cholesterol
oGained from our food intake -Endogenous Cholesterol oProduced in the liver |
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The body forms more cholesterol with a diet high in saturated fatty acids because saturated fat facilitates the liver’s cholesterol synthesis
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True.
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What is the lipid's role in the body?
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-Energy Reserve
o~110,000 kCal o9 kCal per gram -Protection of vital organs -Thermal insulation -Transport medium for fat-soluble vitamins -Hunger Suppressor |
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Proteins: Amino acids- how many?
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-Essential (9) versus Nonessential amino acids (12)
-Only 8 essential in adults, the 9th is present in babies |
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Proteins consist of what?
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-Amino acids
-Dipeptides -Tripeptides -Polypeptides |
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Vitamins and minerals facilitate energy transfer and optimize normal growth and development
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Micronutrient
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How many total vitamins?
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13
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Name the fat-soluble vitamins.
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Vitamins A, D, E, and K
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Name the water-soluble vitamins.
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oVitamin C and B-complex vitamins (8)
oAct largely as coenzymes oTotal of 9 water soluble vitamins oNot stored in the body |
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Minerials make up _____ of body mass.
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4%
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What are the roles of minerals?
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-Serve as constituents of enzymes, hormones, and vitamins
-Provide structure in forming bones and teeth -Help maintain normal heart rhythm, muscle conductivity, neural conductivity, and acid-base balance -Help regulate cellular metabolism by becoming part of enzymes and hormones that regulate cellular activity |
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A result of a prolonged negative calcium balance. - Bones eventually lose calcium mass (mineral content) and calcium density (mineral density) and become progressively porous and brittle
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Osteoporosis
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Water:
____ of muscle mass is made up of water ____ of fat is made up of water. |
72%; 50%
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The body contains two fluid compartments-
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§Intracellular – water within the cells
§Extracellular – water as lubricants within the eyes, etc. |
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What is the role of water?
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-Water provides the body’s transport and reactive medium
-Diffusion of gases always takes place across surfaces moistened by water -Transport of nutrients and gases in aqueous solution, whereas waste products leave the body through water in urine and feces -Water, due to its heat-stabilizing qualities, absorbs considerable heat with only minimal changes in temperature -Watery fluids lubricate joints, keeping bony surfaces from grinding against each other (ligaments) -Being non-compressible, water provides structure and form to the body through the pressure it has on cellular tissue |
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What is a kilocalorie?
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-Expresses the quantity of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1*C
-Measured using a bomb-calorimeter |
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Gross energy value?
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o4.2 kCal per gram CHO
o5.65 kCal per gram PRO o9.20 kCal per gram FAT |
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Atwater general factors?
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o4.0 kCal per gram CHO
o4.0 kCal per gram PRO o9.0 kCal per gram FAT |
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What is the optimal nutrition for exercise and sports performance?
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-Portion Control
-Generally intake is underestimated -Generally exercise/activity is overestimated |
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What should the Pre-Competition Meal be?
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oPre-competition meal should be high in carbohydrates
-Foods high in lipid and protein should not be consumed on competition days -The Ideal pre-competition meal maximizes muscle and liver glycogen storage and provides glucose for intestinal absorption during exercise -Ideal Meal : The meal should….. oContain 150 – 300 gr of CHO oBe Consumed 3 to 4 hours before exercise oAvoid high-glycemic CHO 1 hour prior to competition oProvide adequate pre-competition hydration |
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During the race?
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-Consuming about 60g of liquid or solid CHO each hour during exercise benefits high-intensity, long-duration exercise and pretitive, short bouts of near-maximal effort
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After the race?
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-To facilitate glycogen repletion, one should immediately consume carbohydrate-rich, high-glycemic index food
-Specifically, consume 50 to 75g of moderate- to high glycemic CHO every 2 hours for a total of 500g |
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What are practical recommendations for oral rehydration?
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oDrink 250mL every 15min of a 4 to 8% carbohydrate solution
oConsume 400 – 600mL immediately preceding exercise oAvoid beverages containing alcohol or caffeine |
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What are the reasons for revising the pyramid?
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-To ensure the guidance reflects the latest nutrition science
oNew nutrient standards –DRI oNew dietary guidelines oFood consumption & composition data -To improve pyramids effectiveness oMotivational tools – Graphic/Slogan oEducational tools – Interactive |
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Daily amounts in cups or ounces
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Servings
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What are the Dietary Guildelines?
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oAdopt balanced eating
§Fruits/Vegies §3 or more oz. whole grain oLimit intake of saturated fats oLean, low-fat, fat-free meats, beans, and milk oChoose & prepare goods with little added sugars oEngage in regular physical activity |
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Include substances & procedures believed to improve physical work capacity, physiological function, and athletic performance
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Ergogenic Aids
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Mechanisms of Ergogenic Aids?
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-Act as a central or peripheral stimulant to nervous system (caffeine, methamphetamines, alcohol)
-Increasing storage and/or availability of a limiting substance (Creative, CHO) -Acts as a supplemental fuel source (glucose) -Reducing or neutralizing performance inhibiting metabolic by-products (Sodium Biocarbonate, -Facilitation recovery from strenuous exercise (CHO, H2O) |
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Promote well-being, health, and optimal bodily function or reduces disease risk
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Functional Foods
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Genes introduced into host plant or animal to modify biochemical pathways
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Transgenic Nutraceuticals
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Name the Nutrition Ergogenic Aids.
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-Pangamic Acid (BiS)
-Buffering solutions -Phosphate Loading -Anti-cortisol producting compounds -Gluatamine -Chromium -Creatine |
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Creatine sources?
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Meat, poultry, fish
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The body only synthesizes ______ in the kidneys, liver, and pancreas of creatine.
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1-2 grams
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Skeletal muscle contains 95% of body’s total 120-150g of creatine.
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True
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Creatine is for what and increases what?
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-Short duration/ High intensity activities
-Increases in body mass, LMM and Speed |
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Caffeine enhances endurances performances by doing what?
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§Increasing time to fatigue
§Reducing perception of effort §Increases fat usage, sparing CHO usage |
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Caffeine may impair endurance performance by....
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stimulating diuresis leading to dehydration
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Alcohol provides __________.
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7 kCal per gram
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What are the ergogenic effects of alcohol?
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-May reduce tension and anxiety
-Provides no know ergogenic effects on strength, speed, power, or endurance performance |
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Side effects of alcohol?
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-Inhibits metabolism
-Dehydration -Impairs memory, visual perception, speech, and motor coordination |
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Analbolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of _________.
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testosterone
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What does analbolic steroids do?
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-Designed to maximize analbolic effects
-Enhance protein synthesis -Inhibit protein degradation -Increase sketal muscle hypertrophy & strength |
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What are the associated side effects of Analbolic Steroids on the Cardiovascular system?
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-Increase in LDL
-Decrease in HDL -Hypertension -Increase in Triglycerides |
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What are the associated side effects of Analbolic Steroids on the Central Nervous System?
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-Mood swings
-Violent behavior -Depression |
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What are the associated side effects of Analbolic Steroids on the Hepatio (liver)?
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-Increases liver enzymes
-Jaundice -Hepatic tumors |
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What are the associated side effects of Analbolic Steroids on the Endocrine system?
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-Pancreas
-Altered glucose tolerance -Decrease in FSH, LH -Acne |
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What are the associated side effects of Analbolic Steroids on the Male Reproductive System?
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-Testicular atrophy
-Gynecomastia -Impotence -Enlarged prostate -Male pattern baldness |
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What are the associated side effects of Analbolic Steroids on the Female Reproductive system?
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-Menstrual dysfunction
-Altered libido -Clitoral enlargement -Deepening voice |
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A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
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Growth Hormone
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What do Growth Hormones do?
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-Helps with tissue-building processes & normal growth and development
-Enhances the use of FAT & slows the breakdown of CHO & Protein -May facilitate sketal muscle hypertrophy and strength gains combined with resistence training |
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A steroid hormone produced in the body, so it can't be controlled by the FDA. Acts as a precursor to estrogen & testosterone.
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DHEA
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What are the DHEA claims? It's banned by the IOC.
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-Preserves youth
-Protects against CVD, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis -Decreases body fat -Increases body mass -Boots immunity |
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What are the dangers of Amphetamines?
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-Dependancy, headaches, tremors, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, psycholocial disorders, decrease pain sensations, heat stress, paranoia
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