Vitamins
What vitamin is important for preventing osteoporosis?
Vitamin D
What are the 3 components of the female athlete triad
Low energy
Menstrual dysfunction
Low bone density
Define hyponatremia
Low plasma sodium levels
What does direct calorimetry measure?
Heat
Every team has 1 rock paper scissors champion compete against other teams.
If I win nobody earns extra credit
Good luck
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) Is a general recommendation that is enough for what percentage of people?
97%
What ion is greatest on the outside of a muscle cell?
Sodium (Na+)
How long before exercise should you consume carbohydrates?
> 60 min before
How many calories is 1 gram of fat?
9.4 kcal/gram
Describe 1 function of creatine BESDIES greater storage of PCr
Energy shuttle
Buffers H+
Antioxidant
Blood flow
stabilize mtCK...
During vitamin D activation, list the 3 organs that cause a chemical change to activate Vitamin D. (IN ORDER)
Skin.... Liver....Kidney
What cell type deposits Ca++ into skeletal muscle
Osteoblasts
What is the RDA for sodium?
< 2,300 mg/day
Describe an oxidation reaction
Losing an electron
What are 3 specific functions of water in the body?
Why are free radicals bad AND how could we decrease them?
Damage everything (DNA, cell membranes...) decreased with antioxidants
BESIDES BONE. What is an important function of phosphorus?
Energy component
Phospholipid
Acid buffer
What is the optimal percentage of carbohydrate to water in a sports drink?
5-8%
Describe the mass balance model and the theory behind why it works?
Mass In --- Mass Out
Coefficient of digestibility being the highest in carbs
(Absorbed the most)
What are 2 things you can do to improve the microbiome?
Reduce stress
increase activity
Eat a variety of food + fermented + less processed