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Nutrition
The science that studies the relationship between food and optimal health and performance The science of food and how the body uses it in health and disease
Maintain weight
Energy intake and energy expenditure must be equal
Functions of essential nutrients
Provide energy Help build/repair body tissues Help regulate body functions
Fuel nutrients
Carbohydrates Fat Protein
Regulatory nutrients
Vitamins Minerals Water
True or false: Regardless of the source, excess calories are stored as fat
TRUE 3500 calories = 1 pound
Carbohydrates functions
Energy source (primary function) High intensity exercise Brain, CNS, and red blood cells can only use carbohydrates for energy Regulates fat and protein metabolism Fat burns in a carbohydrate flame
Types of carbohydrates
Simple sugars low nutrient density Fiber lowers blood glucose and cholesterol improved gastrointestinal health Whole grain digested slower Reduced risk of CVD, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer
Carbohydrate calories/gram
4
Daily recommendation of carbohydrates
45-65% of total daily calories
Protein function
Structure of muscles, bones, organs, skin, nails, hair, etc. Necessary for hormones, antibodies, and enzymes Energy source when carbohydrates are not readily available
Amino acids
The building blocks for proteins (9 essential - cannot be made by the body) (11 nonessential - can be produced by the body)
Complete protein
Supplies all essential amino acids in adequate amounts Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, soy
Incomplete protein
Missing (or very low amounts of) at least one essential amino acid Legumes, nuts, other plant sources
Daily recommendation of protein
10-35% of total daily calories 0.8 grams/kg body weight for adults
Protein calories/gram
4
Fat functions
*Concentrated energy source* Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins Necessary for cell structure
Triglycerides
Most fats are in this form Glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids
Saturated fats
No double bonds between carbon atoms Solid at room temperature From animal products Raises LDL cholesterol & risk for CVD
Unsaturated fats
One or more double bonds between carbon atoms Liquid at room temperature From plant sources Generally lowers LDL cholesterol Monosaturated may also increase HDL
Trans fats
Chemically added hydrogen molecule to unsaturated fats Partially hydrogenated fatty acids Raises LDL, lowers HDL Increases risk for CVD and breast cancer
Omega-3 fatty acids
From fish, walnut, and flax see oil Lowers risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death Lowers triglyceride levels, growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque
Daily recommendation of fat
20-35% of total daily calories
Calories/gram of fat
9
Average daily intake of fat
42% of total daily intake
Endurance athletes should eat more _____
carbohydrates
Strength athletes should have more ______
protein
Vitamins
Organic (contains carbons) Required in small amounts for cellular reactions Water soluble (9) Fat soluble (4) - A, D, E, K
Antioxidants
A substance in food that decreases the adverse effects of free radicals (substances formed during metabolism that attack and damage cell membranes and DNA, which can lead to various chronic diseases)
Phytochemicals
A naturally occurring substance found in plant foods that may help prevent and treat chronic diseases
Folic Acid
For women capable of becoming pregnant
Vitamin B12
Over age 50
Vitamin C
For smokers
Iron
For menstruating women
Vitamin K
For newborns
Minerals
Inorganic Help regulate body functions Aid in growth and maintenance of body tissues Catalyze energy reactions 17 essential minerals (calcium, iron, folate, sodium...)
Water
Most critical nutrient Body temperature regulation Transportation of nutrients and wastes Joint lubrication Maintenance of blood volume
Amount of water loss per day
64-80 ounces per day
____% of adults in the US are overweight
67%
____% of children and adolescents are overweight
15%
________ adult deaths occur because of obesity each year
400,000
Cost of overweight and obesity in the US per year
$117 billion (5% of our nation's total yearly health care payments)
Where should you shop at the grocery store?
Around the perimeter
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity ******
Lower rate of "all-cause" mortality Lower coronary artery disease death rate Decreased anxiety and depression
Activity to avoid diseases
30 minute/day 5 days/week Low to moderate intensity
Activity for fitness
30-60 minutes/day 5-6 days/week Higher intensity
Activity for performance
1-2 hours/day 6-7 days/week High intensity
China study mentioned in class?
Showed that animal foods were linked to increased rates of heart disease and cancer
Physical activity
Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure and produces progressive health benefits
Exercise
A type of physical activity that requires planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements with the intent of improving or maintaining one or more components of physical fitness
What is the only source of energy for our cells?
ATP - adenosine triphosphate
Energy is released when ____
the ATP bonds break
Glycolysis
Breakdown of carbohydrates to produce ATP Used during high intensity activity Does not depend on oxygen (anaerobic) Net yield = 2 ATP
Oxidative System
Primary source of ATP at rest and during low-intensity activities Requires oxygen (aerobic) 1 glucose molecule -> 38 ATP 1 triglyceride molecule -> 463 ATP
Short intense workout energy source
Phosphagen
Heavy/moderate intensity workouts energy source
Glycolysis
Long moderate/light workouts energy source
Oxidative
Cardiorespiratory physiology
Oxygen enters the lungs and is taken up by alveoli Oxygen is picked up by hemoglobin and transported in the blood to the heart Oxygenated blood is pumped to all organs/tissues of the body Oxygen is used to convert food into ATP through oxidative (aerobic) metabolism ATP provides energ…
Average maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max)
Males = 35-40 mL O2/kg body weight/minute Females = 30-35 mL O2/kg body weight/minute
Measuring VO2 max
Measure O2 inhaled Measure CO2 exhaled The difference must have been used by the muscles to produce ATP
Benefits of aerobic training
increased VO2 max increased O2 carrying capacity of the blood decreased resting heart rate increase cardiac muscle strength increase in number and size

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