Nutrition

Question 1

-Is the study and practice of nutrition and diet as it relates to athletic performance.

Answer 1

Sport nutrition

Question 2

Sport nutrition is concerned with?

Answer 2

Type and quantity of fluid and food taken by an athlete.

Question 3

What are the five goals of sports nutrition to enhance performance?

Answer 3

1. Improves body composition
2. Creates more capacity for practicing and competition.
3. Increases energy for practice and competition
4. Increase immunity & continue to intensify training
5. Improve overall health

Question 4

It is measured in calories and is obtained from the body stores or the food we eat.

Answer 4

Energy

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Glycogen

Question 6

This contains adequate amount of all necessary nutrients required for proper growth and maintenance of the body.

Answer 6

Balanced Diet/Complete Food

Question 7

It is the process of obtaining and consuming food or breaking down food and substances taken in by the mouth to use for energy in the body.

Answer 7

Nutrition

Question 8

It is the energetic food in our diet that consists of various types of essential chemicals for our body.

Answer 8

Nutrients

Question 9

What are the five goals of nutrition?

Answer 9

1. Stay hydrated
2. Provide immediate fuel
3. Boost performance
4. Preserve muscle
5. Improve recovery

Question 10

This includes carbohydrates proteins and fats and also water which are required in large quantities and their main function being the release of energy in body.
-this includes carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

Answer 10

Macronutrients

Question 11

Comprises of vitamins and minerals which are required in minute quantities.
-these are chlorine, iron, manganese, zinc, boron, sodium, copper, molybdenum, and nickel.

Answer 11

Micro nutrients

Question 12

-These are needed to provide energy during exercises.
-these are stored mostly in the muscles and liver.
-can be found in foods such as pasta, bagels, whole grain breads, and rice.
-these foods are low in fat.

Answer 12

Carbohydrates

Question 13

-These are important for muscle growth and to repair body tissues.
-this can also be used by the body for energy but only after carbohydrates stores have been used up.
-only strength training and exercise will change muscle.
-athletes can easily meet this increased need by eating more total calories or eating more food.

Answer 13

Protein

Question 14

-It provides the highest concentration of energy of all the nutrients.
-1 g of these equals to 9 calories.
-found primarily in animal sources like meat, egg yolks, yogurt, cheese, butter, milk.

Answer 14

Fat

Question 15

1 lb of stored fat can provide approximately blank.

Answer 15

3,600 calories of energy

Question 16

There are two types of fats what are these and where can they be found?

Answer 16

•Saturated fats are found in meat egg yolks yogurt cheese butter milk
•unsaturated fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are typically found in plant food sources.

Question 17

This should not be taken without the advice of a qualified health professional because it is potentially dangerous.

Answer 17

Vitamins

Question 18

-These are very essential in diets.
-4% of our body is made up of these
-these are required for healthy teeth bones and muscles.
-the body uses this in activities like transmission of nerve, impulses formation of hormones and maintenance of heartbeat.

Answer 18

Minerals

Question 19

There are two types of fiber what are these?

Answer 19

Soluble and insoluble fiber

Question 20

-This dissolves, it creates a gel that may improve digestion in a number of ways.
-this reduce blood cholesterol and sugar.
-it helps your body improve blood glucose control which can aid in reducing your risk for diabetes.

Answer 20

Soluble fiber

Question 21

-These attracts water into your stool, making it softer and easier to pass with less strain on your bowel.
-these can help promote bowel health and regularity.
-it supports insulin sensitivity and may help reduce your risk for diabetes as well.

Answer 21

Insoluble fiber

Question 22

-This makes up a majority of our body weight and is involved in many important functions.
-this includes flashing out waste from our body regulating our body temperature and help brain function.

Answer 22

Water

Question 23

What is the formula of body mass index?

Answer 23

BMI=WEIGHT(KG)
——————
HEIGHT(M)²

Question 24

If a person has a body mass index of less than 16 they are?

Answer 24

Severely Thin

Question 25

If a person’s body mass index is 16 to 17 they are?

Answer 25

Moderately thin

Question 26

If a person’s body mass index is 17 to 18.5 they are?

Answer 26

Mildly thin

Question 27

If a person’s body mass index is 18.5 to 25 they are?

Answer 27

Normal

Question 28

If a person’s body mass index is 25 to 30 they are?

Answer 28

Overweight

Question 29

If a person’s body mass index is 30 to 35 they are?

Answer 29

Obese class 1

Question 30

If a person’s body mass index is 35 to 40 they are?

Answer 30

Obese class 2

Question 31

If a person’s body mass index is greater than 40 they are?

Answer 31

Obese class 3

Question 32

It is a guide and it’s not a recommendation of how much to eat or drink.

Answer 32

Serving size