Nutritional Principles

Question 1

What are the 9 nutritional principles

Answer 1

1. Macronutrient requirements
2. Energy Requirements
3. Energy availability
4. Body composition
5. Micronutrient intake
6. Hydration
7. Periodisation
8. Ergogenic aids
9. Scientific principles

Question 2

Explain energy availability

Answer 2

amount of energy available to sustain physiological function after subtracting the energetic cost of exercise

Question 3

Low energy availability

Answer 3

undereating related to eating disorders. Caused by dietary behaviour and exercise environment. LEA can negatively impact fluence muscular adaptations i.e. endurance and strength

Question 3

what are ergogenic aids

Answer 3

technique/substance used for the purpose of enhancing performance eg. electrolytes, caffeine, whey protein powder

Question 4

Athlete Individual factor

Answer 4

age,sex,body comp,goals,physiology,activety level, dietary considerations,nutrition/health status, lifestyle factors

Question 5

Event characteristics

Answer 5

1. Travel/ Training, 2. Weight category? 3.knowledge of energy systems 4. Team or individual 5. Training vs competitive strategies 6. Rules/ Sheduling 7. Rec or elite 8.Requirements - how will energy be generated?

Question 6

Energy systems

Answer 6

PCR hydrolsis= creatine phosphate - adp to atp = short term
Glycolysis= carb to pyruvate
Aerobic = krebs cycle+ electron transport chain