Protien
What role does protein play in muscles?
It repairs and rebuilds tiny tears in muscle fibers.
What is the body’s main fuel source during high intensity exercise?
Glucose (from carbs).
What do B vitamins help your body do?
Turn carbs, protein, and fat into energy.
What is nutrient timing?
Strategically eating nutrients at specific times to improve performance, recovery, and health.
True or False Eating way more protein than needed makes you stronger faster.
true
What happens to performance without enough carbs?
Performance drops quickly
Which nutrients keep bones strong and muscles contracting properly?
Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium.
When is nutrient timing especially important?
Before, during, or after exercise.
What building blocks does protein provide for muscles?
Amino acids.
Name two sports that heavily rely on carbs.
Soccer, basketball, sprinting, weightlifting.
What’s the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
macros are needed in larg amounts for energy
Why do athletes need nutrient timing more than average people?
They have higher energy and recovery needs due to physical stress.