Unit 1: Sports Nutrition: The Vital Link to Supercharging Athletic Performance

Question 1

Aerobic

Answer 1

With Oxygen

Question 2

Anaerobic

Answer 2

Without the use of oxygen

Question 3

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Answer 3

These are dietary reference values for the intakes of nutrients and food components by both Americans and Canadians

Question 4

Nutrition

Answer 4

The process of the body using food for the sustenance of life.

Question 5

Food Groups of a balanced eating plan

Answer 5

1. fruits and veggies
2. meat, poultry, fish
3. dairy
4. breads and cereals

Question 6

Estimated Average Requirements

Answer 6

The average amount of nutrients that is sufficient for half the population or gender group.

Question 7

Recommended Dietary Allowance

Answer 7

The average amount of nutrients that is sufficient for 97 - 98 percent of the population or gender group.

Question 8

Adequate Intake

Answer 8

The recommended average daily intake level that is seen to be adequate for the heathy population.

Question 9

Tolerable Upper Intake Level

Answer 9

The highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population.

Question 10

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

Answer 10

A percentage of total energy intake.