An athlete needs more energy so should consume a larger percentage of kcal from _____________.
What are carbohydrates?
100
The FDA approved these fat substitutes for baked snack foods.
What is Olestra or Olean?
100
This hormone is secreted by the pancreas and causes the liver and body cells to take glucose out of the blood.
What is insulin?
200
These give your body more energy than any other kind of nutrient. Your body stores this when you do not use the food energy you take in.
What is Fats
200
With this group, the darker the greenness, the better it is for you.
What is the vegetable group.
200
The amount of time between eating and participating in a sport activity affects the amount of ______________ that can be consumed in the meal.
What is kcals?
200
Foods that contain a higher quantity of carbohydrates that are digested and absorbed more quickly are said to have a high _________________.
What is Glycemic Index?
200
This hormone is secreted by the pancreas and results in the breakdown of ___________ from the liver.
What are glucagon and glycogen?
300
These give you energy, and also help repair and build your cells.
What are proteins.
300
This group is low in fat, and is a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Not only can you eat this group, but you can drink it as well.
What is the fruit group.
300
The best post-exercise recovery drink contains __________ and ____________.
What is carbohydrate and protein?
300
Foods containing fats that are considered "solid" contain higher quantities of ________________.
What is saturated fat?
300
A person who develops diabetes when he/she is young and is insulin-dependent is a _____________ diabetic.
What is Type I?
400
This nutrient makes up more than half of your body and is needed for life.It helps break down foods and carries away waste.
What is water.
400
This is a healthy bunch, but the "low fat" or "fat free" types of this group are a more healthy choice.
What is the dairy group?
400
___________ and ______________ should be avoided in pre-game meals because they slow stomach emptying and delay the absorption of carbohydrate.
What are fat and fiber?
400
Manufacturers use the process of _______________ in order to make unsaturated fats more solid; the problem is that this produces _____________ which are equally as unhealthy as saturated fats.
What are hydrogenation and trans fats?
400
Insulin resistance occurs in which type of diabetes?
What is Type II diabetes?
500
When this substance is consumed it yields 7 kcal/g but doesn't provide much in nutrient value.
What is alcohol?
500
They are usually low in fat, and contain carbohydrates. You should these whole instead of refined.
What is the grain group?
500
Some athletes try ___________________ to increase their glycogen storage before long duration intense competitions.
What is carbohydrate loading?
500
The sequencing of amino acids in a protein determine the protein _______________ which ultimately determines its __________.
What are shape/structure and function?
500
__________ is considered the good type of lipoprotein removing cholesterol from the body. _________ is the bad type of cholesterol and is linked to atherosclerosis.