Health Promo Test 1 Flashcards
CNS and fatigue
Fiber recruitment has conscious aspect:
Stress of exhaustive exercise may be too much
Subconscious or conscious unwillingness to endure more pain
Discomfort of fatigue = warning sign
Elite athletes learn proper pacing, tolerate fatigue
Time to fatigue changes with ambient temperatures
11C (52 F) time to exhaustion longest
31C (88 F) time to exhaustion shortest
Muscle precooling prolongs exercise
Systematic reduction of training duration and intensity combined with an increased emphasis on improving technique and nutritional intervention prior to competition
Tapering
Objective is to attain peak performance at the time of competition
Fartlek training
Combined methods of training Easy running (~70% VO2 max) combined with hills or short fast bursts (~85-90% VO2 max)
Can be adapted for running or swimming
Benefits:
Enhance VO2 max
Increase lactate threshold
Improved running economy and fuel utilization
High prevalence of inadequate intake of ____ in all subgroups.
All over age 2, mean intakes of ___ are below the DRI.
inadequate intake:
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Below DRI:
Fiber
Potassium
Ideally the majority of carbs consumed. Complex carb. High nutrition. Slow digestion
Polysaccharides
Several studies have shown that an athlete’s ___ appears to be a better indicator of his/her aerobic endurance performance than ____
Lactate threshold better indicator than VO2 max
Ranks carbohydrates on speed of digestion and absorption
Glycemic index
Fat soluble vitamins
A- vision and bone health
D- maintain calcium levels
E- antioxidant
K- essential for blood clotting
Adult guidelines for activity - for substantial benefits
At least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity OR 75 minutes vigorous intensity Aerobic OR a combo
Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes and should be spread throughout week.
Vitamins that are not stored in the body
Water soluble
Moderate exercise
70-80% VO2 max or HR reserve
80-90% HR max
One of the most commonly measured adaptations to aerobic endurance training is
An increase in maximal oxygen uptake associated with an increase in maximal cardiac output
Carb recommendations for exercise intensity/duration
Low intensity training:
3-5 g/kg per day
> 60 min low, 60 min moderate, or < 30 min vigorous:
5-7 g/kg per day
1-3 hours per day moderate to high intensity:
6-10 g/kg per day
4-5 hours per day moderate to high intensity:
8-12 g/kg per day
Phosphorus…
Transports lipids
The average daily nutrient intake level considered sufficient to meet the needs of half of the healthy population within each life stage and sex
EAR: estimated average requirement
Hyperhydration signs/symptoms
Confusion Inattentiveness Blurred vision Muscle cramps/twitching Poor coordination Nausea/Vomiting Rapid breathing Weakness Acute weight gain
HIIT
Repeated high intensity bouts interspersed with brief recovery periods
Need to spend several minutes above 90% VO2 max for optimal stimulus
May be effective for improving running economy and running speed
Ex: Long-interval HIIT 2-3 min at 90% VO2 max withrelief bouts of = or < 2 min
___ of the top 10 causes of death in 2010 were chronic diseases.
___ and ____ combined accounted for nearly 48% of all deaths
7 of the top 10
Heart disease and cancer (48%)
Basic guidelines of TLC diet
Cholesterol intake kept below 200 mg day
Sodium limited to 2400 mg day
25-35% total calories should come from fat intake
Caloric intake should be level to maintain healthy weight
Physical activity must be maintained regularly (at least 30 min daily)
Aerobic exercise is recommended ___ per week
Significant improvements occur with ___
Plateau in improvements with..,
3-5 days per week
Significant improvements with > 3 days per week
Plateau with > 5 days with vigorous intensity and the same mode
Modifying intensity and mode will allow for daily training for some adults
DRI components (4 of the 6)
RDA: recommended dietary allowance
AI: adequate intake
UL: tolerable upper intake level
AMDR: acceptable macronutrient distribution range
Lactic acid accumulates during brief, high intensity exercise
If not cleared immediately, converts to lactate H ion
H ion accumulation causes decreased muscle pH (acidosis)
Buffers help pH but not enough
pH < 6.9 inhibits glycolytic enzymes, ATP synthesis
pH = 6.4 prevents glycogen breakdown
1 MET is = to ___ oxygen consumption
3.5 mL/kg x min
Fat burning zone
50-65% max HR
Glycogen depletion in muscle groups
Activity-specific muscles deplete first
Recruited earliest and longest for given task
Copper..
Iron metabolism
___ is a high energy substrate for prolonged, less intense exercise.
___ ATP yield
___ ATP production
Fat
High net ATP yield
Slow ATP production- must be broken down in FFA and glycerol
Only FFAs are used to make ATP.
Water soluble vitamins
C- immune system and collagen formation
B- convert food to energy
It takes ___ hours to restore normal hydration following heavy sweating
24-48 hours
Children and adolescents should do ___ or more physical activity DAILY. And include… weekly
60 minutes or more daily
Aerobic activity for most of the 60 min; moderate or vigorous. Vigorous at least 3x week.
Muscle-strengthening part of daily; at least 3x week
Bone-strengthening part of daily; at least 3x week
Astrand and rhyming bicycle test
Submaximal test
6 minutes
Primary measure is HR
BP also measured for determination of response to test
VO2 max estimated by plotting HR on nomogram
Primary functions of minerals
Structural components of bone, nails and teeth
Regulate fluid balance
Blood Congo
Muscle contraction
Regulate nerve impulses
Maintain acid-base balance in blood
Components of enzymes that facilitate a wide variety of metabolic functions
Activity that burns ___ METs is considered vigorous-intensity
> 6 METs
Benefits of fat in diet
Healthy cell membranes Brain and CNS development Healthy hair and skin Thyroid and adrenal function Hormone production Regulates BP and liver Regulates blood clotting Transport cholesterol
6 dimensions of wellness
Social Occupational Spiritual Physical Intellectual Emotional
Common for ___% loss of total body water during intense exercise
Water loss of ___% of total body weight can be fatal
1-6% total body water loss during intense exercise (homeostatic response is yo reduce blood flow to kidneys during exercise to conserve water)
Water loss of 9-12% of total body weight can be fatal
Iron…
Produce hemoglobin/ myoglobin
Factors related to aerobic endurance performance
VO2 max
Lactate threshold
Exercise economy
A positive outcome that is meaningful for people and for many sectors of society, because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well
Well-being
AMDR for protein
Children (1-3 yo) 5-30% total calories
Children (4-18 yo) 10-30% total calories
Adults (19-60 yo) 10-35% total calories
Homeostatic functions of water
- Biochemical reactions
- Maintain blood volume
- Transport nutrients
- Remove waste products
- Regulate body temp
- Optimal health
Target heart rate zone
65- 85% max HR
Foods to avoid- MIND diet
Red meat >4 servings per week Butter and margarine > Tbsp daily Cheese > serving a week Pastries and sweets> 5 servings a week Fried or fast food > 1 serving per week
____ affect enzyme activity
Co-factors (vitamins)
Certain rate of muscle glycogenolysis required to maintain…
NADH production in Kreb’s
Electron transport chain
No glycogen = inhibited substrate oxidation
Hyponatremia may occur…
From high water intake without electrolytes
Can occur during event or up to 24 hours after
Benefits of protein
Bone volume Energy Calcium absorption Satiety Thermal effect Growth repair body tissues
Energy from carbs and amount stored
4.1 kcal/g
~ 2500 kcal stored in body
Karvonen method - target HR calculations
APMHR: age predicted max HR
APMHR = 220 - age
HRR: heart rate reserve
HRR = APMHR - RHR
Target HR = (HRR x %intensity) + RHR
(Calc twice for upper/lower limits of range)
6 minute walk test
To determine CRF in older adults
Can predict mortality and morbidity
Need to be conducted on measured track/distance
Formula to estimate VO2 max
Distance measure also useful
3 main categories of lipids
Triglycerides
Sterols
Phospholipids
Types of maximal exercise tests
Treadmill tests - Bruce
Storer stationary bike test.
Timed tests: 1.5 mile run
2 classes of vitamins
Fat soluble
Water soluble
Chromium…
Enhances insulin action
Selenium…
Regulates thyroid hormone
___% adults obese and __% overweight or obese in 2011-2012
___% Children/teens were obese, ___% either overweight or obese
Adults:
- 9%
- 6%
Kids/teens:
17%
31.8%
What patient is appropriate for maximal exercise testing?
High risk for disease. (Physician and crash cart to be present)
Moderate risk for disease that intend to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program
NOT recommended for patients with low risk for disease- regardless of intensity of exercise program they intend to begin
Daily water intake by gender
Women:
2.7 L, 11.4 cups, 91.3 fluid ounces
Men:
3.7 L, 15.6 cups, 125 fluid ounces
The exercise intensity at which maximal lactate production is equal to maximal lactate clearance in the body
Maximal lactate steady state
Adaptations associated with aerobic endurance training
Increased: Max oxygen uptake Running economy Respiratory capacity Mitochondrial and capillary density Enzyme activity
Reduced:
Body fat
Blood lactate concentrations at submax exercise
Postseason
Active rest
Focus on revering from season while maintaining sufficient fitness
3 groups of carbs
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Signs/symptoms of severe hypohydration
Increased core body temp Sunken eyes Dry wrinkled skin Decreased BP Rapid breathing Fast HR Dizziness Irritability Confusion/Delerium Lack of urination Reduced SV and cardiac output Reduced blood flow to muscles Muscle cramping Exertional rhabdo
Eating after event..
Glycogen replenish 5-7% per hour
20-24 hours needed to fully restore
Carbs 1-1.5 g/kg body weight (1.2 g/kg optimal)
Repeat every 15-20 min for 4-6 hours or until goal achieved
Carb that is rapid source of energy
Monosaccharides
AMDR fat
20-35%
Children (1-3) 30-40%
Children (4-18) 25-35%
Adults 20-35%
In a study comparing LSD to HIIT on s treadmill…
Both effective
HIIT resulted in significant improvements beyond LSD
Hydration risks for older adults
Less sensitive thirst mechanism
Kidney function changes- low water conservation
Side effects from medication
PCr Depletion
Phosphorus-Creatine energy system
Coincides with fatigue
PCr used for short-term, high intensity effort
PCr depletes more quickly than total ATP
P(i) - inorganic phosphate- accumulation may be potential cause
Pacing helps defer PCr depletion
Common for Creatine monohydrate supplementation to reduce fatigue and speed up recovery
Treating hypertension early to reduce risk of cardiac arrest is an example of ____ prevention
Secondary
During the first ___ after training, muscles ____
45 minutes after training
Muscles rapidly absorb carbs resulting in rapid resynthesis of glycogen
Frequency of training depends on
Interaction of exercise intensity and duration
Training status of athlete
Specific sport season
Key factor in sport drink effectiveness
Carb concentration
<6% reported to improve performance
(High carb concentrations delays gastric emptying and can interfere with performance)
Protein quality determined by _____
Amino acid content and digestibility
As of 2012 ____ of all US adults had one or more chronic health conditions, and ___ have two or more.
Nearly half of all adults (117 million) have one or more chronic health condition, 25% have two or more.
Water makes up ___% total body weight for men and ___% for women
60% men
50% women
Failure may occur at neuromuscular junction, preventing muscle activation
Decreased ACh synthesis and release
Altered ACh breakdown in synapse
Increase in muscle fiber stimulus threshold
Altered muscle resting membrane potential
Fatigue may inhibit calcium release from SR
Hypohydration effects
Increase cortisol
Increase norepinephrine
2% decline strength/performance
3% decline power
10% decline muscular endurance
Decline in recovery
Interval training
Exercise at intensity close to VO2 max for intervals of 3-5 minutes
Work: Rest ration 1:1
Increases VO2 max and enhances anaerobic metabolism
Allows athletes to train at intensity close to VO2 max for greater amount of time
Interval training should be used sparingly, and only when training athletes with a firm aerobic endurance base
Takes into account the total caloric intake and also the amount of nutrition needed to reduce the risk of chronic disease
AMDR: acceptable macronutrient distribution range
Amount of oxygen consumed by body’s tissues
VO2
Oxygen uptake
Expressed L/min or mL/kg/min
Resistance training benefits to aerobic endurance training
Improvement in short term exercise performance
Faster recovery from injuries
Prevention of overuse injuries and reduction of muscle imbalance
Energy from fat and amount stored
9.4 kcal/g
~ 70,000 kcal stored
The total effect of individual and environmental factors on function and health status
Health related quality of life (HRQOL)
All vitamins are essential and generally act…
As coenzymes to facilitate numerous reactions in the body
12 min walk/run
Distance measured and converted to meters
Plug into formula to estimate VO2 max
Resistance training can increase muscle sensitivity to ___ for ___.
Amino acids for up to 48 hours after activity
The health outcome of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group
Population health
Uncompensated loss of body water
Hypohydration
Benefits of carbs
Rapid breakdown and availability for energy. Allow for sparing protein as a source of fuel.
Dietary fiber for improved gastric motility. Reduces risk for colon cancer.
Helps control body weight when consumed in proper amounts and including fruits and vegetables
Inflammatory foods
Fried food Soda Refined carbs Lard Processed meat Processed foods Hydrogenated and trans fats Sweeteners- white sugar and artificial Iodized salt Food additives Dairy Meat Wheat and gluten grains Alcohol
Current dietary guidelines on unsaturated fat intake
Do not limit unsaturated fat intake
Magnesium…
Works with calcium
Hydration after exercise
Athletes should aim to consume 125-150% of fluid deficit
(20-24 oz per lb of body weight)
If sodium not consumed with beverage then much of fluid consumed will lead to increased urine output
Aerobic exercise with conventional therapy has been shown to ..
Increase pain threshold
Improve quality of life relating to pain, discomfort, physical role deficit, PF, and overall health perception
Diabetes is leading cause of..
Kidney failure
Lower-limb amputations (other than injury)
New cases of adult blindness
5 major fatigue causes
- Dehydration
- Inadequate energy delivery/metabolism
- Accumulation of metabolic by-products
- Failure of muscle contractile mechanism
- Altered neural control of muscle contraction
Lower activation energy for a chemical reaction
Enzymes
Resting - typically energy comes from…
Short exercise- typically energy comes from…
Long exercise- typically energy comes from….
Resting: 50% carb, 50% fat
Short exercise: more carbs
Long exercise: carbs and fat
Potassium..
Maintain steady HR
Too much vitamin K..
Can result in blood clots
10 food groups of MIND diet
- Green leafy veggies- at least 6 servings per week
- Other veggies- at least 1 a day
- Nuts- 5 servings per week
- Berries- 2 or more servings per week
- Beans- at least 3 servings per week
- Whole grains- 3 or more servings daily
- Fish- once week
- Poultry- 2x week
- Olive oil- use as main oil
- Wine- 1 glass daily
RDA for protein for adult men and women
0.80 g per Kg of body weight per day of high quality protein
Calcium …
Bone formation and muscle contraction
Reported benefits of a diet with low GL
Reduces insulin sensitivity in older, obese adults
Reduces inflammatory markers
Losing body water
Dehydration
Symptoms of hypohydration
Thirst/dry mouth Dry and cool skin Headache Muscle cramp Low urine production Dark urine
The most frequently used method for prescribing aerobic exercise intensity
HR
There is a high correlation between ___ and performance in aerobic endurance events
VO2 max
Primary function of protein
Tissue repair and regeneration
May be energy source at end of long duration event
Endurance athletes should consume 1.2-2.0 g/kg body weight. Higher range for ultra endurance activities. Can be on low end of range depending on duration and intensity.
Foods with a high glycemic index will produce…
High and rapid increase in blood glucose and trigger a high insulin release
Occurs when athlete reduces training duration or intensity or stops training altogether due to break in training program, injury, or illness
Detraining
Athlete experiences loss of physiological adaptations brought about by training
An improvement in exercise economy can enhance…
Maximal aerobic power (VO2 max) and lactate threshold