Vitamin Functions Vitamin Deficiencies Weight Change Physical Activity Sports Nutrition
100
Help the body use macronutrients for energy, help cells multiply
Describe the common functions of B vitamins as a group.
100
Night blindness, keratinization of skin, impaired immune system, impaired bone growth
What are the symptoms of vitamin A deficiency?
100
Food restriction, low body weight, distorted body image
Describe the eating disorder anorexia nervosa.
100
Flexibility, muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance
What are the 4 components of fitness?
100
Increases fatigue, impairs performance because red blood cells are not delivering muscles the oxygen needed to burn energy.
What effect does iron deficiency anemia have on performance? Why?
200
Helps cells multiply rapidly. Important early in pregnancy for development of brain and spinal cord.
What is the main function of folate? When is folate consumption particularly important.
200
Scurvy; bleeding gums, pinpoint hemorrhages on skin
What is vitamin C deficiency called? What are the symptoms?
200
Repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging via vomiting, laxatives or excessive exercise.
Describe the eating disorder bulimia.
200
Disease prevention, more restful sleep, reduced stress, weight maintenance, longer life, higher quality of life in later years
What are the health benefits of physical activity?
200
Only glucose from muscle glycogen. Not able to use fat.
What fuel is used in high intensity, short duration activity (e.g. sprinting)?
300
Antioxidant, wound healing, enhances iron absorption
What are the functions of vitamin C? When are vitamin C needs increased and why?
300
In children, rickets; abnormal bone growth
In adults, osteomalacia; weak, easily fractured bones
What is vitamin D deficiency called? What are the symptoms?
300
Repeated episodes of eating larger than normal amounts and feeling out of control of eating behavior. Not followed by purging.
Describe binge eating disorder.
300
Improved body composition (more lean mass, less fat), better bone density
What are the benefits of resistance training?
300
Glucose and fatty acids
What fuels are used when a person exercises longer than 20 minutes?
400
Vitamin E: antioxidant
Vitamin K: blood clotting
Describe the main function of the following vitamins: E. K.
400
Pernicious anemia (decrease in red blood cells); fatigue, nausea/vomiting, confusion, memory loss
What is vitamin B12 deficiency called? What are the symptoms?
400
Eating disorder - restrictive eating, overexercise
Amenorrhea - lack of menstruation due to diminished hormones
Osteoporosis - loss of calcium from bones due to diminished hormones
Name and define the 3 components of the female athlete triad.
400
Increase in breathing and heart rate but still able to talk; RPE 5-6
Describe moderate intensity physical activity.
400
215lb - 211lb = 4lb lost
Post exercise fluid recommendations = 2-3 cups per lb lost
4lb X 2-3cups/lb = 8-12 cups
If a football player weighs 215lb before and 211lb after a summer practice, how much fluid should he consume?
500
Vitamin A: Vison, skin, immune system, bone growth, antioxidant
Vitamin D: bone structure
Describe the main function of the following vitamins: A, D.
500
Thiamin: beriberi - confusion, memory loss, muscle weakness, enlarged heart, cardiac failure
Niacin: pellegra: diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death
Name and describe deficiencies for the following vitamins: thiamin, niacin.
500
Limit calories
Manage portions
Make diet adequate and balanced
Eat regularly, especially at breakfast
Select foods with low energy density - more volume, less calories; high in water and/or fiber e.g. fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes
List and describe 5 diet strategies for weight loss
500
Overload - challenge from physical activity damages muscle tissue
Protein - used to repair and build new muscle tissue
Rest - necessary for muscle repair and synthesis
How do muscles respond to physical activity? What 3 things are needed for muscle growth?
500
Before - consume a carb-rich meal to maximize glycogen stores
During - consume simple carbs during activity lasting more than 1 hour to maintain blood glucose
After - consume carbs to replace glyogen used during activity
Overall - consume a high carb diet focusing on complex carbs to maintain glycogen stores
Describe dietary strategies for athletes to maintain blood glucose concentrations (before, during, after training/competition)?






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