Nutrition for Sport Review Flashcards
Carbohydrates, fat, and protein contain _____, _____, and _____ calories per gram respectively.
4,9,4
True or False?
Vitamins and minerals provide energy necessary for exercise.
False
What Type of athletes would benefit most from “carbo” loading?
Endurance Athletes
Name the product used by the 1995 Mizzou football team during half-time that contributed to excessive cramping and dehydration.
Gatorlode
What vitamin strengthens connective tissue and helps prevent colds?
Vitamin C
A high CHO diet has what percentage of carbohydrate?
70%+
True or False? Vitamin or mineral supplements will improve athletic performance only if there are deficiencies.
True
Under normal conditions, CHO loading can enhance endurance performance during aerobic exercise if the performance lasts how long?
At least 90 minutes
Liquid CHO supplements taken during exercise should generally have a CHO content between _____ and _____ percent.
4-8%
True or False
Gatorade taken during exercise will increase blood glucose levels (not muscle glycogen)
True
The pregame meal should be eaten no later than _____ hours prior to competition.
2.5 Hours
A normal/mixed diet has what percentage of Protein?
10-15%
A normal/mixed diet has what percentage of Fat?
25-30%
A normal/mixed diet has what percentage of Carbohydrates?
55-60%
The Primary source of protein for an athlete should come from foods such as _____, _____, and _____.
Meat, Fish, and Eggs
Too much vitamin ___ may lead to depression or fatigue.
Vitamin E
A good protein supplement should have these building blocks of protein.
Amino Acids
True or False
In order to increase muscle mass, weight resistance training must be performed in addition to a high-protein diet.
True
Only a ___% decrease in hydration is all that is needed to significantly impair performance.
2%
What are 3 things hydration is important for?
Regulating body temperature, exchanging gases, and maintaining blood volume.
When is the most effective time to replenish your muscle glycogen stores?
Immediately after exercise
A typical elite athlete may expend _____ to _____ cal/day during heavy training and competition.
3,000 to 6,000
How many calories does the average american adult expend per day?
4,000 Calories
A mineral that is important for the formation of bones and teeth as well as muscle and nerve conduction.
Calcium