13.4 Nutritional Considerations for Athletes

Question 1

Why do people who are more active generally needs more energy?

Answer 1

Energy expenditure increases with increasing duration and intensity of exercise

Question 2

What is energy availability?

Answer 2

Tells us how much energy is left over for basal metabolic rate, active living, etc.

Question 3

What can low energy availability lead to?

Answer 3

Compromised bone and heart health, etc

Question 4

Why is it important for athletes to consume more carbs?

Answer 4

We don’t store a lot of glycogen, so we need to intake it to maximize the stores

Question 5

Why is it important for athletes to consume more proteins?

Answer 5

Essential for the growth and repair of tissues.

Muscles growth increases 24 hrs following exercise.

Question 6

What are all additional nutrients required for athletes?

Answer 6

Energy
Carbs
Proteins
Vit D and calcium
Antioxidants (Producing more free radicals)
Iron (Red blood cells are working harder)