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Content Area 2 Flashcards

1
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What are the nutrients of concern for youth athletes?

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Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron

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What are the fluid replacement guidelines for youth athletes?

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During: 13 mL/kg/hour
Post: 4 mL/kg per hour of exercise

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What are the nutrients of concern for collegiate athletes?

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Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium

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What’s the most important nutrient of concern for masters athletes?

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Water

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What are the minimum daily protein needs for masters athletes?

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1.2 g/kg/day

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What is the protein serving size per meal/snack for masters athletes?

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0.4 g/kg

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What are the nutrients of concern for masters athletes?

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Water
Vitamin D
Calcium
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12

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What would be considered low energy availability in terms of kcal/kg/day?

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<30 kcal/kg FFM per day

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How do fluid needs change for pregnant athletes?

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Increase from 2.7 L/day to 3 L/day PLUS fluids during exercise.

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What are the energy recommendations for pregnancy/lactation?

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1st Trimester: 45 kcal/kg FFM pre-pregnancy + exercise
2nd Trimester: 1st trimester kcal + 340 kcal/day
3rd Trimester: 1st trimester kcal + 452 kcal/day
Lactation: 1st trimester kcal + 300-500 kcal/day

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How many lbs/month are recommended for weight loss post-partum (max)?

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4.5 lbs/month

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What are the optimal blood glucose levels for diabetics about to start exercise?

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100-200 mg/dL (30-60 min post-prandial)

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Under which conditions should a diabetic athlete NOT exercise?

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Blood glucose >250 mL/dL and ketones in the urine.

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What are intra-workout CHO recommendations for diabetic athletes?

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If <30 min: N/A
Then, 15 g CHO every 30-60 min (varying by intensity)

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When might you decrease short-acting insulin for diabetic athletes?

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Moderate to strenuous activity 45-60 minutes: Decrease 1-2 U
Prolonged strenuous exercise: May need to decrease daily insulin 15-20% (per MD)

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When might you decrease insulin for diabetic athletes?

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Moderate to strenuous activity 45-60 minutes: Decrease short-acting insulin 1-2 U (per MD)
Prolonged strenuous exercise: May need to decrease daily insulin 15-20% (per MD)

17
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Describe the lab indications for microcytic vs macrocytic anemia.

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Microcytic - low Hgb, Hct, MCV + low ferritin if related to low iron
Macrocytic - low Hgb and Hct, but increased MCV

18
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What are the supplementation guidelines for iron-deficient anemia?

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100-150 mg elemental iron between meals; retest in 3-6 months

19
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Describe the stages of iron depletion/deficiency.

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Stage 1: <35 ng/mL ferritin
Stage 2: <20 ng/mL ferritin
Stage 3: <12 ng/mL ferritin, <11.5 g/L Hgb, and <16% transferrin saturation

20
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Describe the blood levels for normal, insufficient, or deficient levels of vitamin D.

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Using calcidiol (vitamin D2)
Normal: >40 nmol/L
Insufficient: 20-40 nmol/L
Deficient: <20 nmol/L

21
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Who is at risk of insufficient/deficient vitamin D status?

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Athletes living in northern latitudes;
Athletes with dark skin tones;
Athletes with fat-restricted diets or a fat malabsorption disorder;
Athletes with insufficient vitamin D intake;
Masters athletes;
Athletes with liver/renal dysfx

22
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List 5 factors that may inhibit gastric emptying.

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  1. High solute load
  2. Energy-dense meals
  3. Dehydration
  4. Stress & anxiety
  5. High-intensity exercise
23
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What is FDEIA?

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Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis

24
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What are the 3 most common illnesses found in athletes?

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  1. URTI
  2. GI infections
  3. Skin infections
25
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List 4 common injuries found in athletes.

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  1. Connective tissue damage
  2. Muscle tears
  3. Bone bruises and fractures
  4. Concussions
26
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Describe the 2 stages of injury recovery.

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Stage 1: Inactivity and muscle atrophy (results in declined strength and fx);
Stage 2: Rehabilitation & return of mobility

27
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Describe the nutrition goals for Stage 1 of injury recovery.

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Adequate energy and protein intake for injury recovery and decreased PA;
Adequate intake of nutrients of concern specific to injury

28
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Describe the nutrition goals for Stage 2 of injury recovery.

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Adequate energy and protein intake for rehab and weight management.

29
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What are the 6 primary classes of Paralympic athletes?

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  1. Amputees
  2. Spinal injured
  3. Cerebral palsy
  4. Intellectual impairment
  5. Visual impairment
  6. Les Autres (other)
30
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What is exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER)? And who is most at risk?

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Breakdown of skeletal muscle after PA; severe cases may lead to organ failure. Sickle cell trait.

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