Exam (elaborations) Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques

, high glycemic index foods - CORRECT ANSWERS-cause glucose and sugar to be
released immediately into the bloodstream which causes insulin to spike

low glycemic index foods - CORRECT ANSWERS-release glucose over long periods of
time in small intestine

3 determinants of Glycemic index - CORRECT ANSWERS-type of starch(amylose or
amylopectin)
fat content of food
fiber content

recommended amount of fiber - CORRECT ANSWERS-25-40 g fiber/day (typical is 12
g)

how many carbs are stored in body in terms of energy - CORRECT ANSWERS-2000
calories

Role of Carbs in Body - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. energy source during exercise
2. protein sparer (AA are converted to glucose)
3. Facilitates fat metabolism- "fats burn in the flame of carbs" bc we need oxalic acitate
to start citric acid cycle
4. Fuel for Brain

Recommended intake of Carbs: - CORRECT ANSWERS-typical person: 45-60% of
total calories=300g
active person: 60% of total=400-600g
heavy trainer: 70% of total=8-10g/kg body mass

triglycerides - CORRECT ANSWERS-glycerol + 3 fatty acids

lipolysis - CORRECT ANSWERS-triglyceride breakdown in adipose tissue that yields
glycerol and 3 fatty acids

lipolysis is predominant source of energy during... - CORRECT ANSWERS-low-
moderate intensity exercise
fasting or low caloric dieting
prolonged exercise

saturated fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWERS-in animal products, raise total cholesterol
and LDL levels

unsaturated fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWERS-in plant products and oils, can be
monounsaturated or polyunsaturated