Ergogenic Aids Flashcards

1
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greek ergo
greek gen

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meaning work
meaning production of

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meaning of ergogenic

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to increase potential for work output
- physical power, mental strength, mechanical edge

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3
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ergolytic

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a substance or factor that impairs performance

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4
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ergogenic techniques or substances

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mechanical aids, psychological aids, physiological aids, pharmacological aids, nutritional aids

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5
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examples of ergogenic aids

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caffeine, steroids, sport supplements

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examples of ergolytic substances and factors

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too much caffeine, alcohol, not having right environment or at right level

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dietary supplement

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product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet (not replace)

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examples of the dietary ingredient in dietary supplements

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  • vitamins, minerals
  • herbals or other botanicals
  • probiotics
  • amino acids, essential fatty acids
  • others (enzymes, metabolites)
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9
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are supplements regulated

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no

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10
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examples of supplements

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  • energy drinks
  • vitamins and minerals
  • herbal remedies, homeopathic meds
  • probiotics, protein powders, fat burners, mass gainers, muscle boosters
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what are supplements sometimes referred to as

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nutritional/dietary supplements or natural health products

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what are supplements not classified as

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food or drugs and are not covered by the Canadian food and drugs act

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2018 IOC definition of dietary supplement

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a food, food component, nutrient, or non-food compound that is purposefully ingested in addition to normal diet with aim of achieving specific health and/or performance benefit

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what is the consequence of the supplement industry being completely unregulated

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abundance of products have questionable value, content and quality are now available around the world

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15
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unlike pharmaceutical and food production, the supplement industry is

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subject to little government regualation

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16
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what are the risks of supplements

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  • intentionally contained prohibited substances
  • unintentionally be contaminated with prohibited substances
  • mislabeled
17
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examples of unintentional contamination

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contaminated source ingredients, erroneous source ingredients, cross contamination during manufacturing

18
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supplements may also

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  • not accurately list ingredients
  • not accurately list the amounts of ingredient per dose
  • make false certification claims
  • make false health benefit claims
  • not list important cautionary info
19
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what does it mean that supplements are natural health products and are not regulated

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not tested for purity, no guarantee on contents, labels do not always indicate all ingredients, contents of supplement may change from batch to batch

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what does health canada warn about the potential risks associated with supplement or natural health products

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  • manufacturing problems
  • unproven claims
  • not enough info for people to make informed choice
  • interaction with prescription drugs or other natural health products
  • unwanted side effects
21
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What should athletes contemplate when it comes to using supplements and sport foods

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effectiveness
cost
risk to health and performance
potential for a positive doping test

22
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what have studies found with supplements

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high percentage contain banned substances

23
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what do current regulations in many countries permit

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unrestricted sale of substances related to testosterone and other anabolic androgenic agents

24
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can the CCES verify a supplement or natural health product

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no, impossible for them to guarantee it is 100% free of prohibited substances

25
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strict liability for supplement use

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if athletes who use supplements test positive, that can result in a violation, regardless of how the prohibited substance got into body

26
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what does the NSF certified for sport program do

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help athletes identify products that have been tested for purity of banned substances

27
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what does Informed Choice program do

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also conducts third part testing

28
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when using these testing programs what is important

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match the batch numbers

29
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when a supplement could be used…

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  • routine or symptom-trigged blood tests indicate a deficiency
  • diet analyzed and athlete not sufficiently meeting needs for growth, development, and/or performance
30
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reasons for athlete not sufficiently meeting needs for growth, development, and/or performance

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  • excludes food group due to food preference
  • heavy training demands and busy schedule
  • food allergies and intolerances
  • special dietary practices (e.g., vegan)
  • needing to cut bodyweight (short period of time)
31
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what is a cornerstone of the pragmatic approach needed for athletes to make considered decisions before commiting

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  • is it safe
  • is it effective
  • is it permitted for use in sport
  • is this the appropriate time for me to consider using this product