Chapter 6
What is pyruvate converted to?
acetyl-CoA.
What is the rate at which glucose enters systemic
circulation?
1 g/min
50%-70% of the human body.
What is water?
Exercise that lasts 30 minutes or more.
What is endurance?
What is the SAID principle?
Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands.
1.2 to 1.7 g/min
What is the maximum rate of carb absorption?
36.1°C to 37.8°C
What is the normal range for a stable core?
The speed at which ATP is generated.
What is aerobic power?
What happens after 1-3 hours of moderate-intensity exercise?
What is muscle glycogen stores are depleted.
Lethargy, bloating, increased risk of injury, mood disturbances.
What are the side effects of CHO-loading programs?
Are at higher risk for developing hyponatremia.
Who are women?
Eating carbohydrates a few days
prior to exercise that will last longer than 90 minutes.
What is carbohydrate loading?
The breakdown of triacylglycerols into glycerol plus three fatty acids.
What is lipolysis?
Less CHO remains in GI tract.
What are different transporters for
absorption?
1-2% loss of body weight
What is a sign of a mild form of dehydration?
When does fatigue occur?
When there is a depletion of muscle glycogen.
enters the citric acid cycle to be converted to fat.
What are ketogenic amino acids?
Becomes apparent at ~75% of aerobic capacity
Try to feed CHO at least 30 minutes before fatigue
What is consuming carbs during exercise?
When to aim to replenish 0.4 to 0.8 L/hr
What is during exercise?
Decreased energy, decreased bone density, irregular menstruation.
What is the female athlete triad?