Intro to nutrition

Question 1

How much energy per gram in carbs

Answer 1

4kcal/g

Question 2

How much energy per gram in fats

Answer 2

9kcal/g

Question 3

How much energy per gram in protein

Answer 3

4kcal/g

Question 4

what are carbs stored as and where

Answer 4

exists as glucose and stored in muscle and liver as glycogen

Question 5

importance of carbs

Answer 5

provides energy, exclusive energy source for nervous system, regulates fat and protein metabolism

Question 6

does fat produce a high or low ATP yield

Answer 6

high energy yield but ATP production is slower than carbs

Question 7

importance of fats

Answer 7

makes up cell membranes and nerve fibres, provides 70% energy at rest, cushions vital organs, produces all steroid hormones, transport and stores fat soluble vitamins, maintains body temperature.

Question 8

proteins role in energy production

Answer 8

can be used as a fuel source, but their role is limited

Question 9

importance of protein

Answer 9

helps build, repair and maintain tissues. Maintains cell structure, produces haemoglobin, enzymes and many hormones. Can be an energy contributor

Question 10

exercise adaptive thermogenesis (EAT) meaning?

Answer 10

the energy expended during exercise/planned exercise

Question 11

thermic effect of food (TEF) meaning?

Answer 11

the energy required for digestion, absorption, and disposal of ingested nutrients.

Question 12

non exercise adaptive thermogenesis (NEAT) meaning?

Answer 12

the energy expended that is not the others (walking, typing,)

Question 13

basal metabolic rate (BMR) meaning?

Answer 13

the amount of energy per unit of time that a person needs to keep the body functioning at rest.

Question 14

factors to consider for individualisation?

Answer 14

• bioenergetics and logistics of sport, training, and competition schedules
• living arrangements, access to food, travel schedule
• anthropometrics
• career
• sporting objectives
• lifestyle and social factors
• health history