nutrition Flashcards
which group benefited the most from protein?
4 x 20 g for total of 80 grams
types of protein
whey > soy > casein
Why is whey the best?
contains leucine = increase mTOR = increased MPS
Beetroot juice found to
increase power, in crease performance and decrease O2 consumption
why beetroot effects?
transforms nitrate to nitric oxide which increases O2 in muscles and opens BV to promote blood flow and increase O2
Tart cherry juice
found to decrease inflammation, decrease WOMAC, decrease serum C reactive protein and increase strength recovery
tart cherrry juice has increased ___ and helps to ___ inflammation
antioxidants ; inflammation
vitamin D found
in diet and the sun
vit D
is a fat soluable vitamin and hormone
sun –> pre vit D3 –> liver (calcidol) –> kidney (calcitrol)
diet –> D2 and 3 –> liver –> kidney
hydration
euhydration: 1.03
If exercise is greater than 1 hour
add electrolytes
4-6 hrs after exercise want to increase hydration by
125-150%
chocolate milk found to
have more energy than carb replacement and more than gatorade ; foudn to have greater time until exhaustion and increased total work
carbs = \_\_\_ % of diet fat = \_\_ % of diet protein = \_\_% of diet
45-65
20-35
10-35