Nutrition Flashcards
Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet as it relates to athletic performance.
Nutrition
It is concerned with the type and
quantity of fluid and food taken by an athlete, and deals with
nutrients such as….
vitamins, minerals, supplements and organic substances such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Although an important part of many sports training regimens, it is
most commonly considered in strength sports
Nutrition
From the time when special regimen for great performance which included diet
and nutrition.
Ancient Greeks and Romans
2 Nutrients Balance
Energy and Glycogen
Is measured in Calories and is obtained from the body stores or the food we eat.
Energy
Is the main source of fuel used by the muscles to enable you to undertake both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Glycogen
The food guide is….
Pyramid
What is the 7 Nutrients?
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
To build and repair body tissues is?
Protein
Take the extra calories from starchy foods.
Fat
Carbohydrate known as….
Carbs
Carbohydrate is the primary source of….
Energy
Carbohydrate have 2 categories….
Simple and complex
We get carbs from anything
sugary, or even lactose (in dairy).
Simple
We get carbs from starchy foods like pasta, grains, rice, and vegetables.
Complex
Found in whole meal products, fruit, vegetables, nuts, beans, etc.
Fiber
Important
for functioning of the gut and bowel.
Fiber
The foods that contain fiber also contain….
Many minerals and vitamins
Are important for energy production and care should be taken to ensure an adequate intake.
Vitamins
Those people taking sufficient calories and a wide variety of foods should not have problems with….
Vitamins deficiencies
Those inorganic elements occurring in
the body and which are critical to its
normal functions
Minerals
Maintain proper body functions like cell and nerve health, skin and tissue health
Vitamins
Maintain proper body functions like cell and nerve health, skin and tissue health
Vitamins
