Unit 3 Flashcards
How do endurance athletes compare to non-athletes with regard to caloric intake and percent of calories for CHO, fat, and protein?
- Endurance athletes
o Need to take in much more calories (take in 3500-8000 compared to 1800-3000 for average)
o Can take in more carbs than the normal but usually that will only be around a big competition like prepping for a marathon
o Can have up to 70% carbs but they will most likely fall in the same range as the non athletes
o They take in less fats than the average
o They take in the same protein as the normal non athlete
How do strength athletes compare to non-athletes with regard to caloric intake and percent of calories for CHO, fat, and protein?
- Strength athletes
o Need to take in much more calories (take in 3500-8000 compared to 1800-3000 for average)
o They will take in about the same carbs, fats, and protein as the non athlete when you look at the percentages (overall they will be taking in more when you look at the grams of food of each category they are eating but percentage of daily calories is the same but the athletes are taking in more calories so that is why they get more food)
What is the CHO recommendation for endurance athletes? In what ways is this similar/different for the strength/power athlete?
- The higher volume activity the more carbs that need to be taken in
o It can change day to day depending on the activity that was done and it will range between 6-10 grams carb /kg body weight - This is similar for the strength athlete as well, they need to be between 6-10 g/kg body weight and depending on the day, things will change on intake based on the workout they had
What is the protein needs and uses for endurance athletes? In what ways are these similar/different for the strength/power athlete? How do these differ from the non-athlete needs?
- Endurance athletes need protein for tissue repair and muscle adaptation
o The adaptation that is going on in endurance athletes is different than for strength athletes but we still need to feed the muscle tissue with amino acids so it is necessary - Endurance athletes also will have more amino acid oxidation which is different than the strength athlete
o This means they are using amino acids for fuel (something that the strength athlete will most likely not do) - Also for glycogen repletion
o They burn many carbohydrate calories and eating carbs with protein assist with glycogen replenishment and that is important - Endurance need about 1.4-2.0 grams of protein depending on the intensity of the workout
- Non athletes need about 1.2-1.4 grams
This shows that even on some days with a workout, the protein intake is going to be similar to the non athlete
After exercising, how can I determine how much fluid replenishment I need?
- Weigh yourself before and after will show how much water was lost and then you can know to drink that much in oz of water (I pound = 16-24 oz)
What are the common vitamin and mineral concerns for the endurance athlete?
- For endurance athletes, you want to make sure to replenish B vitamins (they are important for metabolism) and the C and E vitamins because they are important for the antioxidents
o Endurance athletes will be making more free radicals than the strength athlete and by taking in these will aid in making sure that the endurance athlete has significant amounts of them - You also want to supplement iron and calcium because those are common to be in deficiency for endurance athletes
- Vitamin D is important to replenish especially if you are a person that trains inside
- Endurance athletes often try to not over eat so that they are lighter and it is easier (for example a cross country runner) to run faster
o This can lead to a deficiency of minerals
Common to be deficient in calcium and iron
o When they are performing the endurance event
They need to get electrolyte replenishment during (especially sodium because lots of electrolytes are lost in sweat)
What are the common vitamin and mineral concerns for the strength athlete?
Strength and power athletes do not have the same concerns as endurance athletes, (it is hard to know because very little research) the professor said that with little research this shows low amounts of deficiencies for those athletes
o Strength athletes, just like endurance athletes though, do want to be taking in vitamin D supplements
What is nitrogen balance and how does this determine if protein synthesis or protein breakdown is greater? Which of these, synthesis or breakdown, is most desirable
- Nitrogen balance is looking at the amount of nitrogen one is taking in verses the amount they are excreting and this is important to look at to know if you are taking in enough to grow your muscle or maintain your muscle after it has been broken down during a workout
o We want to have synthesis after a workout
Within the last hour prior to the athletic event, what type of foods should be eaten?
- Complex carbs, avoid simple sugars, avoid fats, and avoid fiber
What are the recommended intake of carbohydrates and fluid during exercise?
- You want to consume about 60 carbs for each hour of exercise when working out
o Might be in the form of Gatorade or the gel packs
What food should the strength/power athlete focus on pre-workout? Why?
- They should focus on carbs because carbs are what provide the body with the fuel they need to do the work
o Maybe some protein before but mostly carbs
What foods should the strength/power athlete eat after?
- Strength athletes want to take in a ratio of about 2;1 carbs to proteins after a workout
What absolute protein amounts are recommended before and after workouts?
- 20 grams of protein is the absolute amount because after that there is no sign of it being any more effective so there is no reason to take in more
How does body size impact longevity?
- Being underweight or overweight has a negative impact on how long you will live
o They both cause you to have a shorter expected life
What are common health risks associated with obesity?
- Type II diabetes
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Many cancers are associated with obesity
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
What is the secret to weight management?
- If you want to maintain weight, calories in needs to equal calories out
- If you want to lose weight, you need to expend more than you consume
What component of expenditure utilizes the greatest amount of daily calories?
- The resting metabolic rate uses the most amount of calories
o This includes the energy used while sedentary and sitting
Can you describe what has happened to intake of calories over the last century?
How about since 1985?
- From 1900-1985, calorie intake and calorie expenditure both decreased (the expenditure decreased more
- From 1985-now, the intake of calories has increased and the expenditure of calories continued to decrease
Where is our caloric intake today in comparison to 1900?
- We are not consuming as much as we were in 1900 and this shows we must really not be expending lots of calories because in 1900 there was not a body size problem and today we do, so this shows just how much their daily physical demands allowed them to consume more because it was prior to modernization
What has happened to expenditure of these calories over the past century?
- The expenditure has decreased significantly
How does this history of intake and expenditure compare to the prevalence of overweight individuals over the last 50 years?
- There is some difficulty looking because different standards, but there has been an increase in the amount of obesity and overweight after the time period of 1985
What is the current percent of our population identified as being overweight/obese by the standards established by the National. Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute (BMI <25)?
- 70.2 percent of US adults are overweight
- 39.8 percent of US adults are obese
What particular association between prevalence of disease and body size was the primary cause for the change from BMI of 27 to 25 for identifying overweight?
- Looking at the risk of diabetes and they found that people at a BMI of 25 are at an increased rate of body fat
What is overweight referring to?
- The person with excess body fat (excess energy storage because fat is where excess calories go)
Is obesity an adult problem only?
- No it is also a problem for children
What are “energy in” changes that have occurred, over the past number of years, that are adversely impacting the energy in vs energy out balance?
- The population is now commonly taking in high fat and energy dense foods, larger portion sizes, and easily available foods
- We have almost doubled our caloric intake since the 1970s
When it comes to meals, what do over 50% of the U.S. population do?
- 50% of the meals eaten by our society are eaten outside of the home
- Increases the amount of soft drinks people drinks, the portion sizes, and a lack of control to what is added to what you are eating
What are potential problems with this practice?
- Highly available, low cost, energy dense food is causing extra calories being taken in
- More opportunity to eat high fat, energy dense meals
What are “energy out” changes that have occurred over the past number of years that are adversely impacting this side of the equation?
- The energy expenditure has decreased and this means we are using less energy but taking in more –> a double negative when it comes to weight
- Only 3 percent of the workforce is in the physical demanding job, most of us are trying to go to college to not have to do the physically demanding things
- Most of what we do is sitting down and at a computer
- Our activity of daily living is also down
How has technology impacted this?
- The lawn mower is now often sit down
- The vacuum often moves on its own
- People often use a snow blower rather than shoveling
- Cars have caused people to walk less, bike less etc.
- TVs cause people to sit for long hours for no reason
What is meant by the statement “little things make a big difference?”
- Choose to walk somewhere, choose to take the stairs, choose to make the healthier food, etc
- Trying to actively make decisions that may seem small to be better throughout the day will make a big difference in the end
What is the success rate of dieting for weight loss?
- Individuals who have lost 12 pounds or more or 5% of body weight, there is a three percent success rate for dieting and keeping that weight off
Why is dieting a common method selected for wt. loss?
- It is easier than having to get yourself to workout
- Diets are often heavily marketed
- Exercise is not even often the number 2 option for people (exercise tends to be a slower process)
- People with look for medications or other supplements
Why is a low-carbohydrate diet strategy effective in weight loss (rapid wt. loss)?
- The low carb diet leads to lots of water loss because glucose stored in the body needs to be stored with water so people do not realize they are not losing fat they are losing water
What is the down side of a low-carbohydrate diet?
- People are losing water and not fat so that is not ideal.
What effect does dieting have on BMR?
- It can slow down the BMR because dieting leads to more of a loss of lean body mass compared to the exercise group
What happens to lean tissue during weight loss if I don’t exercise? Why is this important?
- It can be lost and this is a problem because that is what contributes to lean body mass
What is the typical weight loss outcome (can you identify the curve)?
- It is common to have a rebound effect and eventually you may actually be heavier than you were when you started
Compare the strategy for sustainable vs. non-sustainable weight loss?
- Sustainable is over a longer period of time and is a moderate restriction which allows for better and longer sustainability
- Maybe decrease some food intake and increase energy output (increasing exercise can aid in maintaining resting metabolic rate and maintain muscle mass as you are losing weight)
- Eat enough that you do not hinder the resting metabolic rate
- Non sustainable is fast with severe restriction and this often leads to a severe decrease in resting metabolism which leads to the rebound effect
What is the suggested meal frequency? Why?
- Having less meals throughout the day can decrease the resting metabolic rate because the body goes into survival mode
- We want to eat smaller but more meals
Why are carbohydrates considered a necessary part of a weight loss diet program?
- Carbs are important because it allows for the body to preserve the proteins and amino acids which aids in the metabolic rate and keeping our lean body mass
Which food choices should we try to minimize if weight loss is desired? Why?
- Decrease fat intake, sugar intake, and alcohol intake
What is the fat content of whole milk?
- A glass is about 100 calories but the grams of fat is about 5 or 6 grams of fat in a cup of milk
- That is about 50 % of the calories are fat calories
What are food choice options that should be considered to replace higher energy dense food sources
- Fiber rich foods
- Complex carbohydrates
- Lean proteins and dairy products
What is the relationship between muscle mass and resting metabolism? Why is this the case?
- More lean muscle mass means you are going to have a higher resting metabolism
- This is important to allow for burning more calories during resting throughout the day
How does the prescription for weight management differ from that prescribed for weight loss? Why?
- Weight loss tends to be more focused on aerobic exercises and weight baring exercise
- They also want to be keeping up the frequency and this could be daily
- They want to work for about 60 minutes at about 40-70 percent max intensity but the 60 minutes can be broken up into smaller blocks
- Weight maintence
- This is focusing more on a mix of aerobic and resistance exercise
- This should be done about 3 days aerobic and 2 days resistance
- This should be about 30-45 minutes (can be in small blocks)
- This should be about 60-75% of max
What are key ingredients of the exercise prescription and what is the bottom line that needs to be met?
- Exercise
- Do it often
- And do it for 30-60 minutes a day
- Bottom line, burning calories is what matters and a combination of intensity and time is key
Does exercise guarantee weight loss and why does this reflect a problem with BMI tables for athletic populations?
- No because you can lose fat and gain muscle and you may not see a change on the scale
- This is why the BMI tables do not necessarily mean healthier based on active individuals may be seen as overweight on there based on muscle
What is body composition and what is the accuracy to which it can be assessed?
- This is looking at the weight that is fat weight and what is muscle
- This is better for determining health risks
- Underwater weighting is the going standard of determining body composition
Is skinfold or bio-electrical impedance the most accurate method?
- These are about + or – 3 percent off of the actual
What is considered to be the health body fat % range for males and females in your age group?
- Females:
- 21% - 32%
- Women can be below this and still be healthy but around 14-16 percent is where things can start being affected like bone health and menstrual health
- Males:
- 12% -19%
What is the average difference in body fat % for males and females?
- The average difference between men and women is 10% more body fat in women compared to men.
What are other things to consider when determining your “ideal body weight” besides body composition?
- Genetics, age, how long you have been at the weight, other medical issues
Why is it suggested to start with a smaller percentage goal, even if this doesn’t get you to within the healthy body fat range for your age?
- This is going to be more sustainable, it is all about developing habits and if you loose too much too quickly it is not sustainable and will not stay off
Can you do a calculation of body weight loss using body composition as a starting point?
- Yes you can, you need to know your lean body mass and then you divide that by 1- the desired body fat percentage
- This will give you your desired goal weight
What is deemed to be the best rate of weight loss if the goal is to reduce chance of weight regain? Why?
- It is suggested to go no more than 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week (but even that is hard to maintain if you consider the calorie deficit
- The best is to do ¼ pound to ½ pound per week because that allows for a sustainable plan that introduces lifestyle changes over time that can allow for maintenance.
- Is psychological distress associated with caloric restriction or caloric intake?
- Caloric restriction
- Which of the college swimmers showed elevated psychological distress during an overtraining phase after the swim season?
- The swimmers that were in a caloric deficit and ate less carbs