Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

Sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet as it relates to athletic performance.

A

Nutrition

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2
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It is concerned with the type and
quantity of fluid and food taken by an athlete, and deals with
nutrients such as….

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vitamins, minerals, supplements and organic substances such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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3
Q

Although an important part of many sports training regimens, it is
most commonly considered in strength sports

A

Nutrition

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4
Q

From the time when special regimen for great performance which included diet
and nutrition.

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Ancient Greeks and Romans

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5
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2 Nutrients Balance

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Energy and Glycogen

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6
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Is measured in Calories and is obtained from the body stores or the food we eat.

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Energy

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7
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Is the main source of fuel used by the muscles to enable you to undertake both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

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Glycogen

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8
Q

The food guide is….

A

Pyramid

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9
Q

What is the 7 Nutrients?

A

Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

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10
Q

To build and repair body tissues is?

A

Protein

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11
Q

Take the extra calories from starchy foods.

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Fat

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12
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Carbohydrate known as….

A

Carbs

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13
Q

Carbohydrate is the primary source of….

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Energy

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14
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Carbohydrate have 2 categories….

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Simple and complex

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15
Q

We get carbs from anything
sugary, or even lactose (in dairy).

A

Simple

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16
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We get carbs from starchy foods like pasta, grains, rice, and vegetables.

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Complex

17
Q

Found in whole meal products, fruit, vegetables, nuts, beans, etc.

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Fiber

18
Q

Important
for functioning of the gut and bowel.

A

Fiber

19
Q

The foods that contain fiber also contain….

A

Many minerals and vitamins

20
Q

Are important for energy production and care should be taken to ensure an adequate intake.

A

Vitamins

21
Q

Those people taking sufficient calories and a wide variety of foods should not have problems with….

A

Vitamins deficiencies

22
Q

Those inorganic elements occurring in
the body and which are critical to its
normal functions

A

Minerals

23
Q

Maintain proper body functions like cell and nerve health, skin and tissue health

A

Vitamins

24
Q

Maintain proper body functions like cell and nerve health, skin and tissue health

A

Vitamins

25
Q

Some of our richest sources of vitamins and minerals are

A

Fruits and Vegetables

26
Q

Essential to normal body function as a vehicle for carrying other nutrients because 60% of the human body is

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Water

27
Q

WATER is the most !
important of all the nutrients because we _____ survive long without it!

A

Cannot