Exercise Physiology
Nutrient Timing

Thermoregualtion/Fluid Balance
Nutrition Strategies for endurance, strength, and power
100

The energy currency of the body.

What is ATP?

100

The most readily digestible macronutrient.

What are carbohydrates?

100
The percentage of the human body that is made up of water.

What is 50%-70%?

100

Some common nutritional mistakes.

What are Focusing on weight alone, Eating infrequently, Unnecessary micronutrient supplementation, Failing to maintain adequate hydration status, Excessive energy restriction?

200

The proteins (filaments) that slide/overlap during muscle contraction.


What are actin and myosin?

200

An assumption that eating
more carbohydrates helps
muscles store more
carbohydrates in the form of
glycogen.

What is carloading?

200

A state of "normal" body water content

What is Euhydration?

200

The macronutrient to be taken along with carbs to aid in glycogen replenishment. 

What is protein?

300

Stroke Volume times Heart Rate

What is Cardiac Output?

300

A general rule regarding pre competition meals.

What is limiting fiber, fat intake?
300

An abnormally low
concentration of blood
sodium (less than 135
mmol/L).

What is Hyponatrimia?

300

Calorie and
macronutrient intakes vary based on the training
regimen

What is a periodized nutrition program?

400

Glycogen in the muscle and liver. 

What is the stored form of glucose/carbohydrate?

400

The amount of liquid carbs to be consumed per hour during long-duration exercise.

What is 30-60g per hour?
400

The action of the blood vessels in response to decreased core temperature.

What is peripheral vasoconstriction?

400

This type of activity Relies heavily on phosphagen
system and anaerobic
glycolysis.

What are strength sports?

500

The primary energy system in use during the first 10-15 seconds of exercise.

What is the phosphagen system?
500

The maximum rate of carbohydrate absorption.

What is 1.2-1.7 g/min?
500

The hormone released by the pituitary gland in response to an elevated core temperature.

What is antidiuretic hormone (ADH)? 

500

The amount of protein recommended for recovery and repair of damaged muscle tissue.

What is 1.2-1.4 g/kg per day?

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