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FITNESS THEORY 5
Nutrition, Body Composition, and Energy Systems
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07/13/2013

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Term

Nutrients that cannot be manufactured in the body are classified as _____ nutrients. They must be taken in as part of the diet.

 

Nutrients that are manufactured in the body are classified as ____ nutrients

Definition

Nutrients that cannot be manufactured in the body are classified as ESSENTIAL nutrients. They must be taken in as part of the diet.

 

Nutrients that are manufactured in the body are classified as NON-ESSENTIAL nutrients

Term

The 6 major nutrients are:

 

c___

p___

f___

v___

m___

w___

Definition

CARBOHYDRATES

 

PROTEINS

 

FATS

 

VITAMINS

 

MINERALS

 

WATER

Term

Protein helps with gr___ and de____,

t___ repair, and essential element of enzymes and hormones

 

Carbohydrates are a major fuel source (___ production)

Definition

Protein helps with GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT,

TISSUE repair, and essential element of enzymes and hormones

 

Carbohydrates are a major fuel source (ATP production)

Term

Fats help with ins___ and protection, are a source of fat-soluble vitamins, and a source of stored e___ especially for long-term activities

 

____ help regulate normal body functions and assist in energy production

Definition

Fats help with INSULATION and protection, are a source of fat-soluble vitamins, and a source of stored ENERGY especially for long-term activities

 

VITAMINS help regulate normal body functions and assist in energy production

Term

____ are a major compoennt of the musculoskeletal system and help enzymes function

 

____ composes of 60-70% of the body, and is necessary for metabolic function

Definition

MINERALS

 

WATER

Term

% of daily intake:

 

Proteins:

Carbs:

Fats:

Definition

% of daily intake:

 

Protein: 15-20%

Carbs: 55-65%

Fats: 25-30%

Term

When ingested and absorbed, food is 'burned' (o____) and energy is released.

 

1 kilocalorie = 1000 calories.

 

A calorie is the amount of heat energy required to change the temperature of __ g of water by __ oC

Definition

When ingested and absorbed, food is 'burned' (OXIDIZED) and energy is released.

 

1 kilocalorie = 1000 calories.

 

A calorie is the amount of heat energy required to change the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 oC

Term

1g of carbs yields __ kcal of energy

 

1g of fat yields __ kcal of energy

 

1g of protein yields __ kcal of energy

Definition

1g of carbs yields 4 kcal of energy

 

1g of fat yields 9 kcal of energy

 

1g of protein yields 4 kcal of energy

Term

The basal metabolic rate is the # of calories needed to meet basic body energy needs at ____.

 

If an individual increases their BMR (by increasing muscle tissue mass), they will burn (more/less) calories.

Why?

Definition

The basal metabolic rate is the # of calories needed to meet basic body energy needs at REST.

 

If an individual increases their BMR (by increasing muscle tissue mass), they will burn MORE calories.

 

This is because muscle burns more calories than fat (50 kcals/day for muscle).

Term
A muscular person has a (higher/lower) BMR than a fat person because muscle burns (more/less) calories than fat.
Definition
A muscular person has a HIGHER BMR than a fat person because muscle burns MORE calories than fat.
Term
Metabolic rate (MR) is the number of calories utilized at rest (BMR) PLUS what?
Definition
MR = BMR + calories utilized during normal daily activities
Term

Is MR lower in males than in females?

 

Is MR higher for younger adults and those that are active?

Definition

Is MR lower in males than in females?

NO (males have more muscle)

 

Is MR higher for younger adults and those that are active?

YES

Term

Monosaccharides are simple sugars (high/low) in nutrition and (high/low) in calories.

 

Complex carbs (are/aren't) nutrient dense contain dietary fiber that aids in digestion

Definition

Monosaccharides are simple sugars LOW in nutrition and HIGHin calories.

 

Complex carbs ARE nutrient dense contain dietary fiber that aids in digestion

Term

Ingestion of simple carbs should be at a minimum (<15%) a day unless high activity level.

 

What is glycemic index?

Definition
Glycemic index = rate of digestion and absorption compared to white bread (G.I. of 100)
Term

Some carbs are absorbed into the body quickly (and cause a surge in ____ production to drive glucose from blood into cells).

 

Others reach the blood stream slower and response of ____ is more gradual

Definition

Some carbs are absorbed into the body quickly (and cause a surge in INSULIN production to drive glucose from blood into cells).

 

Others reach the blood stream slower and response of INSULIN is more gradual

Term

(High/Low) glycemic carbs get into and leave the blood stream quicker, so this means they are more useful following exercise at the start of recovery,

 

but could be detrimental if ingested by themselves (prior to/after) a workout

Definition

HIGH glycemic carbs get into and leave the blood stream quicker, so this means they are more useful following exercise at the start of recovery,

 

but could be detrimental if ingested by themselves PRIOR TO a workout

Term

The goal of caloric intake prior to exercise is to maximize g___ and g___ stores and establish an ideal blood g___ level.

 

Too much simple carbs intake can result in a dramatic drop in blood g___ leading to light-headedness and fatigue

Definition

The goal of caloric intake prior to exercise is to maximize GLUCOSE and GLYCOGEN stores and establish an ideal blood GLUCOSE level.

 

Too much simple carbs intake can result in a dramatic drop in blood GLUCOSE leading to light-headedness and fatigue

Term
(High/Low) glycemic foods may assist in regulating insulin production and cell response and may satisfy appetite more than (high/low) glycemic carbs - a big help to diabetics and individuals concerned with weight loss
Definition
LOW glycemic foods may assist in regulating insulin production and cell response and may satisfy appetite more than HIGH glycemic carbs - a big help to diabetics and individuals concerned with weight loss
Term

Carbohydrate ____ is the practice of ingesting more carbs than normal to increase ____ storeS.

 

Has positive effects on endurance athletes

Definition

Carbohydrate LOADING is the practice of ingesting more carbs than normal to increase GLYCOGEN storeS.

 

Has positive effects on endurance athletes

Term

Endurance athletes (low/moderate) intensity should ingest __-__% of their daily intake as carbs.

 

Glycogen stores are adequate (if full from the start) for about how many hours?

Definition

Endurance athletes (low/moderate) intensity should ingest 60-70% of their daily intake as carbs.

 

Glycogen stores are adequate (if full from the start) for about 1.5 - 2 hours

Term

The goal of post-exercise is to speed up refilling of depleted ____ stores so that energy is available.

 

 

Definition
The goal of post-exercise is to speed up refilling of depleted GLYCOGEN stores so that energy is available.
Term
Fats are a source of Vitamins _, _, _, and _
Definition

Fats: 

 

Vitamins A, D, E, K

Term

____ fats have no double/triple bonds. They are the fats linked to health issues.

 

No more than __% of daily fat intake should be from saturated fat.

Definition

SATURATED fats have no double/triple bonds. They are the fats linked to health issues.

 

No more than 10% of daily fat intake should be from saturated fat.

Term

Monounsaturated Fats are found in vegetable sources (olive and peanut ___)

 

Polyunsaturated Fats are found also in vegetable sources (tuna, soybeans, corn)

Definition

Monounsaturated Fats are found in vegetable sources (olive and peanut OILS)

 

Polyunsaturated Fats are found also in vegetable sources (tuna, soybeans, corn)

Term
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are what kind of fats?
Definition
POLYUNSATURATED FATS
Term

LDL is (good/bad) cholesterol.

 

Trans fat is derived from a chemical process known as partial ____.

 

Definition

LDL is BAD cholesterol.

 

Trans fat is derived from a chemical process known as partial HYDROGENATION.

 

*It reduces HDL and increases LDL

 
Term
Individuals should reduce the intake of ____ and ____ fats because it increases the risk of ____ disease
Definition
Individuals should reduce the intake of SATURATED and TRANS fats because it increases the risk of HEART disease
Term

There are __ amino acids in total

 

__ of them are essential amino acids and the other __ are non-essential, synthesized in the body

Definition

There are 20 amino acids in total

 

9 of them are essential amino acids and the other 11 are non-essential, synthesized in the body

Term
____ deficiency is the most common form of malnutrition in the US.
Definition
IRON deficiency is the most common form of malnutrition in the US.
Term
In vegetarians, Vitamin __ is a shortage because the vitamin is found in animal sources only.
Definition
In vegetarians, Vitamin B12 is a shortage because the vitamin is found in animal sources only.
Term

Do vitamins and minerals have caloric value?

 

Vitamins can be classified as ____ soluble or ____ soluble

Definition

Do vitamins and minerals have caloric value?

NO

 

Vitamins can be classified as FAT soluble or WATER soluble

Term

The B-complex and C vitamins are (water/fat) soluble

 

Vitamins A,D,E, and K are (water/fat) soluble

Definition

The B-complex and C vitamins are WATER soluble

 

Vitamins A,D,E, and K are FAT soluble

Term
Antioxidant vitamins protect body tissues from f___ r___ damage.
Definition
Antioxidant vitamins protect body tissues from FREE RADICAL damage
Term
Minerals are divided into ____ minerals and ____ minerals
Definition
Minerals are divided into MACRO minerals and TRACE minerals
Term
An average individual (relatively inactive) requires about __ L of water each day
Definition
An average individual (relatively inactive) requires about 2.5 L of water each day
Term
For endurance athletes, electrolyte replacement is necessary because much is lost through ____
Definition
PERSPIRATION
Term
What is RNI/RDA?
Definition

RNI (used in Canada) = recommended nutritional intake

 

RDA (used in the US) = recommended daily allownace

Term

Female vegetarians are at risk of developing ____ deficiency.

 

Pregnant women need a multivitamin containing ____ acid and i___ every day.

Definition

Female vegetarians are at risk of developing IRON deficiency.

 

Pregnant women need a multivitamin containing FOLIC acid and IRON every day.

Term
Canada's physical activity guide recommends building __ to __ minutes of MODERATE physical activity for adults, and at least __ minutes for youth
Definition
Canada's physical activity guide recommends building 30 to 60 minutes of MODERATE physical activity for adults, and at least 90 minutes for youth
Term
What are the food groups in Canada's Food Guide?
Definition

Vegetables and Fruit

 

Grain products

 

Dairy and alternatives

 

Meat and Alternatives

Term

How many servings is recommended for adults in these food groups?

 

Veggies & fruits:

Grain products:

Milk and Alternatives:

Meat and Alternatives:

Definition

Veggies & fruits: 7-8 F, 8-10 M


Grain products: 6-7 F, 8 M


Milk and Alternatives: 2

 

Meat and Alternatives: 2 F, 3 M

 

Term
As caloric intake is reduced or caloric burn is increased to create a (positive/negative) e___ b___, fat loss occurs throughout the body and NOT in one location.
Definition
As caloric intake is reduced or caloric burn is increased to creatE a NEGATIVE ENERGY BALANCE, fat loss occurs throughout the body and NOT in one location.
Term
Body composition is the % of ____ ____ and ____ body tissue (muscle tissue).
Definition
Body composition is the % of BODY FAT and LEAN body tissue (muscle tissue).
Term
____ fat is the minimal level of fat necessary for good health including temperature regulation, protection, and acquisition of the vitamins __, __, __, and __
Definition
ESSENTIAL fat is the minimal level of fat necessary for good health including temperature regulation, protection, and acquisition of the vitamins A, D, E, and K
Term
___________ fat is fat thats is stored when calories taken in exceed calories expended
Definition
NON-ESSENTIAL fat is fat thats is stored when calories taken in exceed calories expended
Term
What is fat-free mass?
Definition

BODY MASS minus FAT MASS

 

This includes muscles, bones, blood, etc.

Term
Being underweight can lead to ost___, vitamine deficiency, hormonal alternation, and amenorrhea, which is ______________________________
Definition
Being underweight can lead to OSTEOPOROSIS, vitamine deficiency, hormonal alternation, and amenorrhea, which is CESSATION OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Term

Essential fat for females is not less than __ %. In males it is not less than __ %.

 

Obese for women is __%. In men it is __%.

Definition

Essential fat for females is not less than 10%. In males it is not less than 5%.

 

Obese for women is 30%. In men it is 20%.

Term
(Upper/lower) body fat is considered to be a greater health risk than (upper/lower) body fat
Definition
UPPER body fat is considered to be a greater health risk than LOWER body fat
Term

As individuals age, MR (increases/decreases)

 

In young children, fat cells (increase in number/get bigger)

 

In adults, fat cells (increase in number/get bigger)

Definition

As individuals age, MR DECREASES

 

In young children, fat cells INCREASE IN NUMBER

 

In adults, fat cells GET BIGGER

Term

Resting a client on a suspended chair and submerged in water.

 

Based on bone density and difference between weight out of water and weight submerged, fat % can be determined.

 

This is the process of what?

Definition
HYDROSTATIC WEIGHING
Term
The method that estimates total body fat from taking measurements on a number of body sites is called what?
Definition
SKIN FOLD MEASUREMENTS
Term
The process of putting these sort of measurements into equations to produce a percentage of body fat is called what?
Definition
GIRTH MEASUREMENTS
Term
Waist to Hip measurements in males is measured where exactly?
Definition

NARROWEST part of torso against the LARGEST part of the hips

 

High risk for men >1.00

High risk for females >0.85

Term
BMI is a measure of what?
Definition

BMI estimates body fat from height to weight (mass).

 

 

BMI = weight (kg) / height (m2)

Term

For BMI,

 

Obese:

Marginal:

Good:

Low:

Definition

Obese: >30 

 

Marginal: 25 - 30

 

Good: 17 - 24.9

 

Low: <17

Term
The method of estimating body composition by using the principle that electricity passes faster through ____ tissue than ____ tissue is called what?
Definition

The method of estimating body composition by using the principle that electricity passes faster through LEAN tissue than FAT tissue is called

 

BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS

(BIA)

Term
This process of determining percentage body fat involves irradiating the ____ muscle and measuring the reflection pattern and strength
Definition

This process of determining percentage body fat involves irradiating the BICEPS BRACHII muscle and measuring the reflection pattern and strength

 

NEAR-INFRARED INTERACTANCE (NIRI)

Term
Excessive reduction in caloric intake can lead to long-term weight (gain/loss) as the body goes into survival mode to (increase/decrease BMR)
Definition
Excessive reduction in caloric intake can lead to long-term weight GAIN as the body goes into survival mode to DECREASE BMR
Term
Exercise (raises/decreases) caloric requirements, and coupled with a lower caloric intake, fat tissue can be lost over time
Definition
Exercise INCREASES caloric requirements, and coupled with a lower caloric intake, fat tissue can be lost over time
Term

The initial phase of weight loss is from ____ loss and the breakdown of ____ tissue.

 

If the person goes off the diet, the metabolic rate is ____, and weight gain results very quickly

Definition

The initial phase of weight loss is from WATER loss and the breakdown of MUSCLE tissue.

 

If the person goes off the diet, the metabolic rate is LOWER, and weight gain results very quickly

Term
Weight loss should average __-__ lbs a week through a combination of lowered caloric intake and increased calorie burn through exercise.
Definition
Weight loss should average 1-2 lbs a week through a combination of lowered caloric intake and increased calorie burn through exercise.
Term
For an individual who desires to gain weight (leaner body mass and not fat), increased calorie intake combined with ____ is required
Definition
For an individual who desires to gain weight (leaner body mass and not fat), increased calorie intake combined with EXERCISE is required
Term
Caffeine, ephedra, and other diet pills are designed to increase metabolic rate and fat use, but they are a source of great risk, especially to those with high ____ ____ and th___ problems
Definition
Caffeine, ephedra, and other diet pills are designed to increase metabolic rate and fat use, but they are a source of great risk, especially to those with high BLOOD PRESSURE and THYROID problems
Term
Excessive suits (rubber-lined) and living in a steam bath/sauna results in ____ loss.
Definition
Excessive suits (rubber-lined) and living in a steam bath/sauna results in WATER loss.
Term

To lose weight, there must be a ____ caloric balance. 

 

A ____ caloric balance results in weight gain.

Definition

To lose weight, there must be a NEGATIVE caloric balance. 

 

A POSITIVE caloric balance results in weight gain.

Term

Less calories + more exercise = weight loss (____ caloric balance)

 

Moderate calories + moderate exercise = no weight loss/gain (____ caloric balance)

 

More calories + little or no exercise = 

weight gain (____ caloric balance)

Definition

Less calories + more exercise = weight loss (NEGATIVE caloric balance)

 

Moderate calories + moderate exercise = no weight loss/gain (NEUTRAL caloric balance)

 

More calories + little or no exercise = 

weight gain (POSITIVE caloric balance)

Term
During ATP production, what are the 2 byproducts
Definition
CO2 and water
Term
At rest, most ATP production comes from breakdown of ____ and ____
Definition
CARBS and FATS
Term
When phosphate is separated from ____, the energy released is used to synthesize ATP
Definition
When phosphate is separated from CREATINE, the energy released is used to synthesize ATP
Term
The first system used is the _______ system (anaerobic alactic system)
Definition
ATP-CP
Term

The second system (________) uses carbs in the form of glucose to supply the fuel to synthesize ATP

 

When carbs aren't totally broken down, lactic acid is produced and can accumulate in the muscles and blood

Definition
ANAEROBIC LACTIC ACID SYSTEM
Term

The ____ system produces ATP from the breakdown of carbs, fats, and sometimes protein.

 

The aerobic system supplies most of the E for low/moderate intensity, continuous or intermittent (3 min+) events.

Definition
AEROBIC system
Term
The highest intensity exercise that can be maintained without an increase in blood lactic acid levels beyond what is normally present at rest is called what?
Definition
The ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD
Term
VO2max is a measure of ____ capacity
Definition
AEROBIC
Term

The difference in the amount of oxygen consumed in the first 2-3min of exercise,

 

and the amount consumed during steady state, is called what?

Definition
OXYGEN DEFICIT
Term
What is EPOC?
Definition
Excess Post-Exercise oxygen consumption
Term
An individual with a good aerobic base will have a (longer/shorter) EPOC  compared to someone less trained
Definition
An individual with a good aerobic base will have a SHORTER EPOC  compared to someone less trained
Term
Blood lactate (lactic acid) slows down what?
Definition
It slows down the use of fats as a fuel
Term
As exercise intensity increases and duration decreases, more (fats/carbs) are used.
Definition

As exercise intensity increases and duration decreases, more CARBS are used.

 

(Energy production shifts closer to the lactic acid system)

Term
As exercise intensity decreases and duration increases, (carbs/fat) is the predominant fuel source for ATP production
Definition
FATS
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