Supplementation Flashcards
Unprocessed foods are the best source of what?
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Which single supplement would cross fit recommend?
Fish Oil.
What does fish oil do?
Provides omega-3 fatty acids, which improves the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and reduces the inflammatory responses in the body.
What makes up “triglycerides?”
3 fatty acids and Glycerol
Name the 3 different types of fats that make up the “3 fatty acids” in Triglyceride.
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated fats.
What type of fat is a “Triglyceride?”
A physiological fat.
What two types of polyunsaturated fats are found most frequently in food?
Omega -3
Omega-6.
What kind of fats must be obtained from diet?
Polyunsaturated fats.
What are Omega-3 fats also known as?
“Anti-inflammatory” fats
What are Omega-6 fats also known as?
“Pro-inflammatory” fats.
Name examples of Saturated fats.
Coconut Oil
Butter
Name examples of Monounsaturated fats.
Olive Oil
Avocado
Name an example of Omega-3 fats.
Flax Seed
Name examples of Omega-6 fats.
Nuts, Grain, Vegetable Oil.
What is the current Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio and what did it used to be I primitive times.
20: 1
2: 1
