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Sport nutrition for young athletes Flashcards

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What are the recommended energy requirements (kcal/day) for males?

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4-6yo: 1800
7-10yo: 2000
11-14yo: 2500
15-18yo: 3000

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What are the recommended energy requirements (kcal/day) for females?

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4-6yo: 1800
7-10yo: 2000
11-14yo: 2200
15-18yo: 2200

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What additional energy requirements are recommended for young athletes?

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Provide additional energy to replace those expended during athletic endeavours

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What is the importance of carbohydrates?

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1g CHO = 4kcal of energy

Provide glucose used for energy

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What is the recommended carbohydrate intake?

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45-65% total intake 4-18yo

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What are good sources of carbohydrates?

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Whole grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Milk
Yogurt
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What is the importance of protein?

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  1. Build and repair muscle, hair, nails and skin
  2. Helps maintain blood glucose through liver gluconeogenesis
  3. 1g CHO = 4kcal of energy
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What is the recommended protein intake?

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10-30% total intake 4-18yo

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What are good sources of protein?

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Lean meat
Poultry
Fish
Eggs
Dairy products
Beans
Nuts including peanuts
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What is the importance of fats?

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  1. Absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
  2. Provides essential fatty acids
  3. Protects vital organs
  4. Provide insulation
  5. 1g fat = 9kcal of energy
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What is the recommended fat intake?

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25-35% total energy 4-18yo

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What is the recommended saturated fat intake?

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10% total energy 4-18yo

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What are good sources of fat?

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  1. Lean meat and poultry
  2. Fish
  3. Nuts
  4. Seeds
  5. Dairy products
  6. Olive oil
  7. Canola oil
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What sources of fats should be minimized?

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  1. Chips
  2. Candy
  3. Fried foods
  4. Baked goods
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What is the daily recommended intake of calcium?

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1000mg/day for 4-8yo

1300mg/day for 9-18yo

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What is the importance of calcium?

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  1. Bone health
  2. Normal enzyme activity
  3. Muscle contraction
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What are good sources of calcium?

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Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Broccoli
Spinach
Fortified grain products
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What is the daily recommended intake of vitamin D:?

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600IU/day for 4-18yo

19
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What is the importance of vitamin D?

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  1. Bone health

2. Absorption and regulation of calcium

20
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What athletes are at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency?

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  1. Living in northern latitudes

2. Train indoors

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What are sources for vitamin D?

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  1. Fortified foods such as milk

2. Sun exposure

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What is the importance of iron?

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  1. Oxygen delivery to body tissues

2. Support growth

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What is the recommended daily intake of iron?

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  1. 9-13yo 8mg/day
  2. Males 14-18yo 11mg/day
  3. Females 14-18yo 15mg/day
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Which groups should be screened periodically for iron status?

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  1. Athletes esp. female athletes
  2. Vegetarians
  3. Distance runners
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What are sources for iron?
Eggs Leafy green vegetables Fortified whole grain Lean meat
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What does fluid help to do?
1. Regulate body temperature | 2. Replace sweat losses
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What is the recommended amount of fluid to consume prior to activity?
400-600mL water 2-3h before event
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What is the recommended amount of fluid to consume during sporting activities?
150-300mL q15-20min <1h water >1h sports drinks 6% CHO and 20-30mEq/L NaCl
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What is the recommended amount of fluid to consume after sporting activities?
~1.5L fluid/kg body weight loss to replace sweat losses
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When should recovery foods be consumed?
Within 30min of exercise and again within 1-2h of exercise
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What is the purpose of recovery food?
Reload muscles with glycogen and allow for proper recovery
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What are good recovery foods?
Those containing protein and CHO | e.g. graham crackers with pb and juice OR yogurt with fruit OR sports drink with fruit and cheese
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What are the guidelines re eating meals and activity?
Eat meal minimum 3h prior to event including carbohydrates, protein, limited fat, and limited fibre Liquid meal or snack 1-2h before exercise for early morning activities and a full breakfast after

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