What is the proper distribution of macronutrients in an athletes diet?
55-65% carbs, 20-25% protein, 15-20% fats
Exercising in order to reduce the risk of chronic diseases falls under which type of benefit?
Physical
Emotional
Social
Mental
Where would candy like sour patch kids rank on the glycemic index?
High (70-100 GI)
A strain on the body or mind is known as:
Stress
The 3 stages of General Adaptation Syndrome are:
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
T or F: Fats provide fuel for high intensity exercise under short periods of time
F
Intake of this macronutrient should be spaced out throughout the day and not consumed all at once.
Protein
The science that focuses on getting the best performance from athletes through diet is known as
Sports Nutrition
Which macronutrient provides our body with it’s primary source of fuel?
Carbohydrates
Stress increases the rate at which your body uses:
Macronutrients
Dopamine
Oxygen
Vitamins
The ranking system that describes the blood glucose profile of a food is known as
Glycemic Index (GI)
Foods that are lower on the glycemic index take longer to digest and release carbohydrates due to a higher amount of what found in them?
Fiber
T or F: When in flight or fight mode, your body will speed up digestion.
F
How many seconds of energy does the ATP-PC system provide the body?
45-60
10-15
5-10
30-45
Within 30 minutes after a workout, athletes should consume which macronutrient and why?
Protein to replenish glycogen stores
Protein to repair muscles
Carbohydrates to repair muscles
Carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores
How many grams of protein per body weight in pounds is recommended for teen athletes to consume daily?
0.9 g
Running a 400-meter race has a METS greater than 6. This physical activity is considered
Vigorous
James and Mark want to see who would be faster in a 50-meter sprint. Which energy pathway would be activated within the body to supply them fuel during their race?
The Anaerobic Glycolysis System
The Aerobic System
The ATP-CP System
T or F: Fats break down into the body as glycogen.
F
Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of strengthening and conditioning the body to improve health is known as
Exercise
T or F: It is recommended by the CDC that 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous is required.
T
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the flight or fight response
Lowered heart rate
Increased Sweating
Widened Pupils
Muscles Tense up
T or F: Glycogen is a form of energy storage in the body.
T
Carbohydrates break down into the body as
Glucose
All of the following are healthy ways to cope with stress EXCEPT:
Go on a hike
Talk with a trusted family member
Punch a wall
Play basketball
What is the role of protein within the body?
Provides the body with fuel
Moistens the body’s ligaments
Helps grow and repair muscle tissue
Regulates body temperature
The mindset of believing that you can eat whatever you want because you workout hard and burn a lot of calories is known as the
Garbage Disposal Theory
Caffeine, sugar, diet pills, and tobacco are considered
Stressors
Depressants
Micronutrients
Stimulants
T or F: Running away from a dog that is chasing you is known as exercise.
F
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