Sports Nutrition Flashcards
Where do the Nutritional Guidelines come from?
The US Department of Agriculture, together with the US Department of Health and Human Services
Do the nutritional guidelines work for everyone?
no because you need to need to adjust to the certain induvial based on multiple reasons.
What is one reason to adjust someone’s nutrient intake for general health?
A reason why you should adjust nutrient intake for general health because it will increase energy levels
What are two different reasons to adjust an athlete’s nutrient intake for sport?
For weight training if your adequate protein intake, it will maximize mass development.
And before a game you would increase carbohydrate consumption before prolonged exercise, because it would increase energy levels
What is the difference between sports Dietitian and sport Nutrition Coach
The difference between a sports dietitian vs sport nutrient coach is sports dietitian deals with, Translate the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations ,Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of athletes, Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health, While sport nutrition coach is a professional who is not a registered dietitian but has basic training in nutrition and exercise science
What are the three Macronutrients?
Proteins, Carbohydrate, And fats
What are the two Micronutrients?
Vitamins and Minerals
What is the def of protein?
The four of the amino acids can be synthesized by the human body and are commonly called “nonessential” amino acids because they do not need to be consumed in the diet. Nine of the amino acids are “essential” because the body cannot manufacture them and therefore, they must be obtained through the diet. Eight are considered conditionally essential.
What is the def of Carbohydrate ?
The primary role of carbohydrate in human physiology is to serve as an energy source. Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, and galactose) are single-sugar molecules. Disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, and maltose) are composed of two simple sugar units joined together
What is the def of Fat (Lipids)?
Intramuscular and circulating fatty acids are potential energy sources during exercise. Fat stores are large and represent a vast fuel source. Consistent aerobic training increases the muscle’s capacity to use fatty acids as fuel. When the intensity of exercise increases, there is a gradual shift from fat to carbohydrate as the preferred source of fuel
What is the def of Vitamins?
are organic substances (i.e., containing carbon atoms) that cannot be synthesized by the body. They are needed in very small amounts and perform specific metabolic functions. There are 13 different vitamins, and they are classified as either fat soluble or water solubleFat-soluble vitamins are contained in dietary fat and are dissolved and stored in the fat tissues of the body. (A, D, E, K)Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and therefore must be consumed in the diet on a regular basis. (C, B, beta-carotene)
What is the def of Minerals?
Minerals are inorganic elements required for a wide variety of metabolic functions. normal physiologic function used as components or cofactors of enzymes, hormones, and vitamins For athletes, minerals are important for bone health, oxygen-carrying capacity, and fluid and electrolyte balance
What are the three energy systems, and how do they apply to different athletes?
Anaerobic Alactic (ATP-CP) Energy System (High Intensity – Short Duration/Bursts)
Anaerobic Lactic (Glycolytic) Energy System (High to Medium Intensity – Uptempo)
Aerobic Energy System (Low Intensity – Long Duration – Endurance)
What is the importance of replacing water and electrolytes and what two specific conditions/issues when this is not accomplished?
The importance of replacing fluids is because if not replaced, it will lead to a hypohydrated state with a subsequent increase in core body temperature, decrease in blood plasma volume, and increase in heart rate and perceived exertion.
