Unit 18: Fat Loss and Muscle Gain for Athletes

Question 1

The Three Ways To Lose Weight

Answer 1

Dehydration, Lean weight loss, and Fat loss.

Question 2

When to plan body composition changes for athletes

Answer 2

off-season

Question 3

Rule one for making Performance Nutrition Work for Fat Loss Programs

Answer 3

Always eat at least five meals a day.

Question 4

Rule on for making Performance Nutrition Work for Fat Loss Programs

Answer 4

1-2-3 rule

1 part of the calories should come from fats, 2 parts from protein and 3 parts from carbohydrates.

Question 5

Rule on for making Performance Nutrition Work for Fat Loss Programs

Answer 5

When you sit down to eat, ask yourself, “What am I going to be doing for the next three hours of my life?” Then, if you’re taking a nap, eat less; if you’re planning on a training session, eat more, and so forth.

Question 6

Rule on for making Performance Nutrition Work for Fat Loss Programs

Answer 6

ZIGZAG caloric intake for reducing body fat mass or increasing lean body mass.

Question 7

Rule on for making Performance Nutrition Work for Fat Loss Programs

Answer 7

No matter how hard the athlete tries, they might not hit these goals every day, but they should still shoot for them as general rules.

Question 8

Weight Control

Answer 8

This refers to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight with healthy eating and physical activity.