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Nutrition Ch. 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| All energy systems are used at___ _______, but one system dominates depending on intensity and conditioning of the athlete. | all times |
| Moderate-intensity activity lasting greater than 20 minutes primarily uses the ______ energy system. | aerobic |
| An athlete sprinting for 100 yards would primarily be using the ______ ________ energy system. | creatine phosphate |
| You would think that an athlete’s first sign of dehydrated is thirst, but it’s not - _______ is the first sign of dehydration. | fatigue |
| Body water loss of __% of body weight can result in collapse. | 7 |
| A substance or treatment that supposedly improves athletic performance above and beyond what is possible through training is called an ________ _____ | ergogenic aid |
| Prolonged activity that creates a lot of sweating causes loss of electrolytes. When an athlete only rehydrates with water they may experience low blood sodium, also called __________ | hyponatremia |
| Sports beverages are not recommended except during exhausting endurance activities lasting more than _____ _____ | one hour |
| A high-energy compound that can provide immediate energy and is used in muscle cells is called _______ | creatine |
| Surprisingly, dehydration of only __% of body weight can impair physical performance. (For example: 150 lb athlete losing 2% water = 3 lbs water loss). | 2 |
| ________ is the body’s storage form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver. | Glycogen |
| Glycogen stores are typically limited to about ______ calories. | 2,000 |
| When someone is experiencing heat stroke, many of the symptoms are similar to hypothermia except with heat stroke the heart rate ________ (beats rapidly). | increases |
| When non-competitive people are exercising in warm weather - plain, cool water is usually the best choice for ________ | hydrating |
| _____ is necessary for transporting oxygen in blood, muscle tissue, and in energy transformation reactions. | Iron |
| For athletes, the current recommendation for % calories from fat is ______ percent. | 20-35 |
| Low blood levels of ________ is called hyponatremia. | sodium |
| If an athlete is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, they likely will be prescribed to take ____ __________ | iron supplements. |