Nutrition
Why is food important for athletes?
It fuels your body.
What are ways to prevent injuries?
what should you do if you think you have a concussion?
IMMEDIATELY rest and report
what does RICE stand for?
Rest, ice, compress, elevate
Are your bones wet?
YES! your bones are made up of 31% water and fat
What is glucose?
An important molecule and the main source of energy in the human body.
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Are ankle sprains acute or traumatic injury?
They are acute injuries, but without treatment they can become overuse/traumatic.
symptoms will worsen: concentration drops, memory becomes weak, and sleep quality worsens.
additionally, symptoms will include persistent headaches, depression, anxiety, irritability, and memory issues which can last up to months or even years
true or false: exercise grows your brain
TRUE. when you are active, the brain releases a chemical called BDNF that helps you grow new brain cells!
How much of your plate should be protein?
1/4 or a quarter
What is the most common cause of overuse (chronic) injuries?
What is one of the most severe and underreported injuries in physical activities?
concussions
What percentage of athletes refuse to report a concussion?
60%
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What happens to your body when you're exercising?
What does your body do to counteract that?
Extra credit: when this cycle happens, what happens to your body?
Your body temperature automatically rises. To prevent overheating, your body relies on evaporative cooling (sweat)
Extra credit answer: Because your body uses up water when sweating, you become more dehydrated. This increases injury risk, such as cramping.
Cold muscles = less elasticity, lower blood circulation, and slower nerve signals. This results in high risk tear.
What is the MNEMONIC for concussions?
HEADSUP: headache or pressure, emotional changes (irritability), amnesia, dizziness, sensitivity to light/noise, upset stomach/nausea, problems concentrating or sleeping
what is the RICE protocol most commonly used for?
extra credit: what does it do to your body?
used for acute injuries.
extra credit answer: numbs pain, controls bleeding, limits inflammation for the first 24-48 hours
How many pounds of force can your Achilles tendon hold?
1,000 POUNDS!
True or false: eating more protein leads to additional muscle growth
FALSE: excess amounts of protein are either processed as energy or stored. it does not go into your muscles
True or false: Girls are more vulnerable to ACL tears
FALSE. Female athletes are 8 times as likely to suffer from an ACL tears than guys due to hormonal differences.
True or false: there are more overuse injuries reported than acute injuries
TRUE
True or false: stress can speed up the recovery of a physical injury.
FALSE. extended exposure to stress suppresses the immune system, leading to slower recovery rates
What is the meniscus?
A cartilage in your knee