Nutrition Flashcards
Digestion of Proteins
broken down into smaller polypeptides in the stomach
further broken down in small intestine
Protein Intake-Sedentary Adult
0.8g per kg body weight
Protein Intake-Strength Athlete
1.2-1.7g per kg body weight
Protein Intake-Endurance Athlete
1.2-1.4g per kg body weight
Protein Intake AMDR
10-35% of total caloric intake
Protein Calories per Gram
4cal/g
Chronic High-Protein Intake
higher intake of saturated fat and low fiber intake
increased urea production
decreased glycogen stores
possible dehydration
Carbohydrate-Intake Recommendations
6-10g/kg body weight
45-65% of total caloric intake
Carb Intake Before Exercise
high carb meal 2-4 hours before exercising for more than one hour
1-4.5g/kg
Carb Intake During Exercise
more than 1 hour
30-60g every hour
Carb Intake After Exercise
1.5g/kg 30 minutes after exercise
Fat Intake
20-35% of total caloric intake
Water Intake
14-22 ounces 2 hours before exercise
6-12 ounces every 15-20 mins of exercise
cold
16-24 ounces for every lb of body weight lost after an exercise bout
Carb Calories per Gram
4cal/g
Fat Calories per Gram
9cal/g