Macronutrients Flashcards
What do we eat for?
Strength, speed and power.
What are whole foods?
Foods that are closest to their closest natural state; minimally processed.
What do macronutrients do?
Build muscle
What do carbs do?
Give you energy
Muscles respond by taking up the nutrients they need so they can what?
Grow
There are high demands on your muscles through what?
Strength training
Muscle Development Key:
If you work hard and give your muscles healthy food, they will continue to build the protein required for muscle growth.
Work hard in weight room/turf
+
Supplying body with correct
nutrients
=
You will develop muscle.
What is the average calories for men and women?
Men = 2500 calories
Women = 2000 calories
Do elderly people need more to eat more or less calories?
Less
The more processed a food is the less what it is?
Less calorie efficient
Everything eaten in excess is stored as what?
Fet
The key to feeling energized is to eat the right amounts of what
The right amount of calories to power you through workouts.
In order to jump start the process of muscle building after intense strength training, your body needs what?
Available amino acids.
Carbs are the best source for what?
Energy
What are triglycerides?
The fat stored in muscle
Strength training builds muscle, and burns what?
Burn body fat.
True or false, all foods contain macronutrients
True
What are monotonous diets?
Diets that lack variety
True or false, All meals need to contain every macronutrients
True
What types of macronutrients should you emphasize?
Lean protein, natural carbs and good fat.
What should you stay away from?
Added sugar and processed food
Limit what in fast food?
Calories, fat and sugar
