Collegiate Athletes Flashcards
Goals of nutrition education and counseling on sports nutrition in the collegiate setting
Improved health and exercise performance
Improved recovery
Optimization of hydration status
Reduced risk of injury and illness
Achievement and maintenance of appropriate body weight and body composition
Responsible use of dietary supplements and reduced risk of using contaminated or banned substances
Policies, procedures, and protocols should be developed in the following areas
Referrals to collegiate sports dietitian
Eating disorders prevention, care, and treatment
Nutritional supplement purchasing, evaluation, and distribution
Weight and body composition analysis
Iron deficiency screening
Female athlete triad screening and monitoring
Cramping prevention
Stress fracture prevention
Post surgical rehabilitation support
How many hours does it take for the body to recover from a bout of training
24 hours
What are the carb and protein recommendations for those needing a speedy recovery (less than an 8 hour recovery between two fuel demanding sessions)
Carbs 1.0-1.2 g/kg
Protein: 0.25-0.3 g/kg
Consumed within 60 minutes to improve glycogen resynthesis and for muscle rebuilding and repair
Recommended protein intake for post injury rehabilitation in order to limit the loss of strength and muscle mass
1.2-2.0 g/kg of body weight
0.3 g/kg every 3-5 hours
Policies on body composition should include
Who will do the measurements
How the results will be presented to the athlete
Who will have access to the data
How the data will be used
How often measurements are repeated
What are the most common GI disorders in collegiate athletes
GERD
Gastritis
Nausea
Constipation/Diarrhea
IBS/IBD
Celiac disease
Food sensitivities and intolerances
What is the female athlete triad
Low energy availability with or without an eating disorder
Menstrual dysfunction
Low bone mineral density
What substances are permissible by the NCAA bylaw
Non-muscle building supplements without banned substances that can be provided for additional calories and electrolytes
List the 6 classes of permissible non muscle building supplements
Carbohydrate/electrolyte beverages
Energy bars
Carbohydrate boosters
Vitamins and minerals
Omega 3 (may need a doctor’s prescription)
Examples of banned substances by the NCAA
Stimulants
Anabolic agents
Diuretics
Supplements:
Amino acids
Conjugated linoleic acid
Creatine
Ginseng
Green tea
List 4 micronutrients of concern in college athletes
Vitamin D
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Healthy eating education should focus on what areas for the below groups
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Freshman: plate coaching for meals at the dining hall, dining hall tours, how to stock a dorm room with non-perishables
Sophomore: grocery store tour, cooking lessons
Junior: same as sophomore
Senior: same as sophomore
