Nutrition Exam 3 Flashcards
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
ability to sustain cardiorespiratory exercise for extended time
Muscle Strength
Ability to produce force for brief time
Muscle Endurance
ability to exert force for a long period of time without fatigue
Flexibility
range of motion around a joint
Improved with stretching
Physical Fitness
Overall health and physical fitness
Reduces risk of chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
Increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol
Improves body composition, bone health and immune system
Improves sleep and reduces stress
Energy during first few minutes of physical activity…
is provided by anaerobic energy production (without oxygen) from breakdown of: Creatine phosphate (replenishes ATP)
As exercise continues, oxygen intake and aerobic (uses oxygen) energy production increases.
Carbohydrate
primary energy source during high-intensity exercise
stored glycogen in muscle and liver
Well-trained muscles store…percent more glycogen than untrained muscles
20 to 50
Carbohydrate Loading
Maximizing glycogen stores before an endurance event by diet and training
Fat
primary energy source during low to moderate intensity exercise
Well-trained muscles burn more fat
than less trained muscles
Endurance training
increases the body’s ability to use fat for energy
Protein
most important nutrient to promote muscle growth and recovery after physical activity
High-fat foods
should be avoided before exercise
Iron:
Low iron levels can reduce hemoglobin and blood’s ability to transport oxygen to cells, causing early fatigue during exercise.
Taking more than RDA…
…will not result in improved performance during exercise
Women need to adopt a healthy lifestyle before conception
Adequate folic acid (400 micrograms) to prevent neural tube defects
recommended weight gain during pregnancy
25-35 lbs
Pregnancy increases
increases the risk for foodborne illness
Low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds)
Foods to avoid
Raw and undercooked meat, fish, or poultry
Unpasteurized milk, cheese, juices
Raw sprouts
Substances to be Avoided While Pregnant
Nicotine
Alcohol (no safe level of intake)
Illicit drugs
When pregnant
Increase fiber-rich foods
Daily exercise is important
Prevent backaches
Help relieve constipation
Shorten labor
Eclampsia
can cause seizures in mother
major cause of death of women during pregnancy