Chapter 5
MyPyramid illustrates six basic concepts:
1. variety
2. moderation
3. proportionality
4.physical activity
5. gradual improvement
6. personalization
what are some reasons for weight gain in college
- being away from home and have greater independence in food choices
- fragmented schedules that promote skipping meals and the resultant composition of high-calories snacks and fast food when hungry
- little time invested in physical activity due to academic and paid work responsibilities
- exposure to factors that promote food consumption
What is FITT
frequency, intensity, time, and type
what is galactose
a monosaccharide derived from lactose
what is an overuse injury
injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints resulting from too much exercise
1. to provide the chemical constituents of the body
2. to provide the energy for life
3. to be pleasurable
true or false: body wraps result in weight loss and a reduction in body size
true
what are the components of physical activity
-motivation, cardiorespiratory fitness, body strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition
what is hemicellulose
substance found in plant cell walls that are composed of various sugars chemically linked together
what is androgenic anabolic steroids
synthetic male hormones used to increase muscle size and strength
what is included in a ingredients label?
- lists the chemical composition of the food
- lists in descending order by weight
over concern about body image and weight can have adverse health consequences including:
-depression, poor nutrition, inadequate calcium and iron, anorexia or bulimia, musculoskeletal injuries, cigarette smoking to reduce body weight, and risks associated with cosmetic surgery
True or false: Ergogenic aids are to increase strength and endurance, enhance athletic performance, or bulk up or to feel better about their physical appearance
true
what is liposuction
surgery used to remove fat under the skin to reshape parts of the body
what is a triglyceride
a storage form of fat
do dietary supplements have to be tested before going on the market?
no
are males or females at a higher risk of anorexia
female
what do most energy drink include
caffeine
what is a female athlete triad
combo of disordered eating, cessation of mensuration, and weakened bones
what is essential fat
necessary body fat required for normal physiological functioning
why would someone want to be a vegetarian?
1. to avoid killing animals
2. to contribute to the more efficient utilization of world protein supples
3. to live longer and a healthier life
Eating disorders are more prevalent amount ___
athletes
What is RICE
rest, ice, compress, elevate
what is erythropoetin
a hormone that increases the number of red blood cells, thus increasing the body's ability to carry oxygen to tissues
what is a lacto-vegetarian
one who excludes meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, but includes dairy products