Diet planning - slide 61-71

Question 1

Adult human gut contains ____ of bacteria with ____ different species

Answer 1

1kg of bacteria with 500 different species

Question 2

Functions of the bacteria in the colon (3)

Answer 2

Digest carbs, proteins, lipids
Ferment cellulose
Produce vitamin K, B12, thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2)

Question 3

Probiotics - for athletes, (2)

Answer 3

May help decrease GI permeability with positive effects on overall health
May improve exercise-induced stress-related symptoms

Question 4

Compounds extracted from foods and then concentrated into pills or tablets

Answer 4

Botanicals

Question 5

Plants with nonwoody stems

Answer 5

Herbs

Question 6

Compounds, known as active ingredients, found in herbs

Answer 6

Herbals

Question 7

Do herbals and botanicals usually have good safety profiles?

Answer 7

YES

Question 8

5 steps of a comprehensive nutrition plan to support training and performance

Answer 8

1. Assessment
2. Goal setting
3. Action plan
4. Evaluation
5. Re-assessment