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⩥ Carbohydrates.
Answer: Sugars and starches that are converted to glucose and glycogen
for energy.
⩥ Proteins.
Answer: Necessary for proper growth and development of muscles and
bones.
⩥ Fats.
Answer: Also known as lipids, these nutrients provide the greatest
amount of energy (9 kcals/gram)
⩥ Vitamins.
Answer: Come from organic sources and can be fat or water soluble
⩥ Minerals.
Answer: Come from inorganic sources, includes calcium, sodium and
iron.
,⩥ Water.
Answer: Most important nutrient. Loss of this can negatively effect
every body system.
⩥ Sports drinks.
Answer: Replaces electrolytes lost during heavy sweating.
⩥ Energy drinks.
Answer: Main active ingredients include caffeine and sugar. Not
recommended for athletes.
⩥ Purpose of a pre-game meal.
Answer: Prevents hypoglycemia
Settles the stomach
Fuels the muscles
Pacifies the mind
⩥ Carbohydrate loading.
Answer: Helps endurance athletes store the maximum amount of energy
prior to an event.
⩥ Post-game meals.
, Answer: This meal should be eaten within 15-20 minutes after a workout
and should include carbohydrates, proteins and electrolytes.
⩥ Hydrostatic weighing.
Answer: Underwater weighing, measures body density.
⩥ Plethysmography.
Answer: Bod Pod. Most accurate estimation of body composition.
⩥ Skinfold calipers.
Answer: Measure the thinkness of the fat layer on specific body sites.
⩥ Anorexia Nervosa.
Answer: Intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, self-
starvation or over exercising.
⩥ Bulimia Nervosa.
Answer: Binging and purging, feeling out of control during the eating
episode.
⩥ Signs that may indicate an eating disorder.
Answer: (Know the complete list from your notes - this is just a few...)