Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of an athletes diet should protein be?
A
10-15%
2
Q
g of protein/kg of body mass for aerobic and anaerobic athletes
A
1.5 - 2.0g / kg of body mass
3
Q
What percent of an athletes daily caloric intake should be carbohydrates?
A
45-65%
4
Q
g of carbs/kg of body mass for aerobic endurance athlete
A
8-10g/kg of body mass
5
Q
g of carbs/kg of body mass for anaerobic athlete
A
5-6g/kg of body mass
6
Q
How many grams of carbs should be eaten per day for an aerobic endurance athlete who is carb loading prior to a race?
A
600g for 3 days leading up to the race OR 8-10g/kg of body mass 3 days leading up to the race
7
Q
What percentage of an athletes daily caloric intake should be fats?
A
20-35%
