CHAPTER #5 - Nutrition

Question 1

What are the 5 components to a healthy eating strategy?

Answer 1

1. Eat at least 5-6 smalls meals per day.
2. Do not eat refined foods, especially sugar.
3. Watch “fat” intake
4. Drink plenty of water
5. Proper Supplementation

Question 2

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

Answer 2

1. Proteins - 12-25% of total calories per day
2. Carbohydrates - 50-60% of total calories per day
3. Fats - 10-30% of total calories per day
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water

Question 3

How many calories are given off from 1 gram of Protein? Carbs? Fat?

Answer 3

1. Protein- 4 calories per gram
2. Carbs - 4 calories per gram
3. Fats - 9 calories per gram

Question 4

How do you measure body fat?

Answer 4

1. Skin Calipers
2. Electro-Impedance
3. Hydro-static weighing
4. Bod Pod