Energy Balance
A person with a BMI of 22.1 would fall under which category on the BMI scale?
healthy weight
what are some benefits of physical activity?
increases muscle mass, reduces blood pressure (hypertension), increases flexibility, increases cardiovascular function & improves blood lipid profile, improves immune function, reduces risk of certain types of cancer, improves blood glucose regulation
Which of the three main eating disorders is considered the most lethal of any psychological condition?
anorexia nervosa
what is the target heart rate zone for vigorous intensity?
70-85%
What would be an example of an individual in the state of negative energy balance?
Condition in which less energy (food) is taken in than is expended in metabolism, resulting in a decrease in body weight.
what are the benefits of branched-chain amino acids?
delay fatigue, spare muscle glycogen, decrease protein degradation
Which of the three main eating disorders is the most commonly seen in adults?
BED
How do you calculate age-related maximum heart rate?
Subtract a person's age from 220
What is the "thrifty" metabolism theory?
individuals who could easily store extra energy would have had an evolutionary advantage during famines (gains weight more easily)
When and why would you engage in carbohydrate loading?
Based on the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis, what is now not required for a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa?
Amenorrhea
5-6 on RPE scale (moderate)
7-8 on RPE scale (vigorous)
which hormone is known as the satiety hormone, reducing appetite/hunger and increasing energy expenditure?
leptin
Why is chocolate milk a good recovery drink option?
ideal CHO:protein ratio, BCAAs, contains vit D, potassium, sodium, & calcium
With which of the three most common eating disorders will you see weight fluctuations most often?
bulimia nervosa
what is the target heart rate zone for moderate intensity?
50-70%
what are the 5 general factors that can impact health?
environment, medical care, genetics & biology, individual behavior, social circumstances
what are the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans per week?
150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week and 2 days per week of muscle-strengthening activity (OR 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity)
What conditions are connected with the female athlete triad?
low bone mineral density, disordered eating, menstrual disturbances
How do you calculate BMI?
weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters
lbs / 2.2 -> kg
inches x 2.54 -> cm /100 -> m