Nutrition Flashcards
Identify the three macronutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates and fats
Give two examples of protein’s?
Meat - chicken or steak
Protein powder
Give two examples of carbohydrates?
Grains - rice and Fruit - apples
Give two examples of fats?
Nuts - peanuts and Oil - olive oil
What is the function of Glucagon?
Is the counter-regulatory hormone to insulin: It releases the energy out of the cells.) And one of the things th
How does the body process carbohydrates?
Once eaten, the pancreas secretes insulin, it stores energy back in the cells to control the amount of sugar in the blood.
How does the body process Fat?
Once eaten, it is considered neutral and can slow down the absorption of food.
What is the Glycemic Index?
A measure of a foods propensity to raise blood sugar.
Define hyperinsulinemia?
Chronically elevated levels of insulin.
What are the dangers of chronically elevated insulin levels?
Hyperinsulinemia.
It is a snowball effect. The body has to create more insulin to bring down the level of sugar until the body can’t keep up.
Identify the recommended diet for avoiding sickness?
Eat a diet of meat, vegetable’s, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.
What is the Crossfit diet recommendation for optimizing performance?
The Zone Diet.
What are the benefits of eating high-quality foods?
Gives a great source of micro and macronutrients in terms of compositions, variety and density. Supplementation is not required.
What are the benefits of weighing and measuring foods?
Optimizing performance.
What is the primary benefit of fish oil supplementaion?
Improves the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and reduces the inflammatory responses in the body.
What kind of fat is in fish oil?
Polyunsaturated - Omega 3 + Omega 6.
What is the optimal starting point for one’s self or their athletes?
Eating well.
What are the benefits of carbohydrate restriction?
There is lower insulin response.
What is the importance of diet for fitness and health?
Performance. Having the right amount of energy to perform at a high intensity.
What are the similarities in common nutrition strategies used within the Crossfit Community?
Stick with real foods.
What is the utility for using the Zone diet as a starting point for quantifying macronutrient intake?
Block perscription.
What is insulin?
A hormone that decreases blood sugar and is stored in the pancreas.
What is the utility for using the Zone diet as a starting point for quantifying macronutrient intake?
Block prescription.
