CHapter 10-nutrition Strategies For Maximizing Performance Flashcards
The primary macronutrient that is addressed in the pre competition meal is? A. Fat B. Carb C. Protein D. Vitamin
B. Carb
Which of the following makes the greatest contribution to total energy expenditure? A. Resting metabolic rate B. Physical activity energy expenditure C. Thermic effect of food D. Resting blood sugar levels
A. Resting metabolic rate
Which of the following is characteristic of anorexia nervousa?
A. Normal body weight
B. Preoccupation with food
C. Secretive eating
B
When an eating disorder is suspected, the strength and conditioning prof. Should?
A. Monitor the daily intake
B. Encourage further assessments by an eating disorder specialist
B
TO maintain hydration during competition lasting less than 1 hour, it is recommended that athletes consume 3-8 ounces of water about every?
A. 15 min
B. 30 min
C. 60 min
A
What athletes eat before and during competition can have both physiological and psychological effects on performance.
True
____ is the main form of energy used during high intensity exercise.
GLYCOGEN
Glycogen is stored in the ___ and ___ totaling app. 15 g of glycogen per KG of body weight.
Liver and muscles
Endurance athletes who are not chronically adapted to low carb diet and start exercise with depleted glycogen stores will break down muscle to use protein for energy and may suppress immune system.
There fore a high carb pre exercise meal can help attenuate the breakdown of skeletal muscle.