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Nutrition
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Sports
12th Grade
01/24/2011

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Term
body composition
Definition
2 factors that determine the amount of fat (adipose) on our bodies
the number of adipose cells can only increas, it can never decrease, the size however may change
Term
techniques to asses body fat
Definition
1.) electrical impedence
2.) skin fold measurments
3.) hydrostatic weighing
Term
electrolyte requirements
Definition
electrolytes: NA,K,Mg,Ca,Cl; sport drinks: high in sugar slow the absorption of water
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
4 calories per gram
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protein
Definition
4 calories per gram
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fat
Definition
9 calories per gram
Term
methods of weight loss
Definition
diets alone DO NOT WORK
women should not intake below 1,000-1,200 calories per day
men should not intake less than 1,200-1,400 calories per day
the gaol should be 1.5-2 pounds of loss per week
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weight gain
Definition
increase lean body mass
add 500-1,000 calories per day to already existing diet
1-2 pound increas in a week
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protein
Definition
4 calories per gram
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