Definitions
Macronutrient composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
What is a carbohydrate
Carb who's main purpose is to provide energy
What is sugar
The process of producing glucose from other sources
What is gluconeogenesis
In general, how many hours before training or competition should a carbohydrate-containing meal be eaten?
What is 1-4hrs
Most common monosaccharide found in the body
What is glucose
Carb who's main purpose is to provide key vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
The process by which glucose is broken down into pyruvate
What is glycolysis
The recommended percentage of total caloric intake that should be carbs
What is 50-65%
Storage form of carbs found predominately in Muscle and Liver
What is glycogen
Carb which provides both energy and key nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
What is a starch
Where glycolysis takes place
What is the cytoplasm
A diet and exercise protocol used to attain maximum muscle glycogen stores prior to competition
What is carbohydrate loading
Another name for high blood glucose
What is hyperglycemia
Disaccharide made up of glucose and fructose
What is sucrose
The site where pyruvate is oxidized and converted to Acetyl-Coa
What is the mitochondria
Daily carbohydrate intake recommendation for Baseball players
What is 5-7g/kg body weight
A medical disorder due to insufficient insulin production or increased insulin sensitivity
What is diabetes
Glycerol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol are commonly known as these
What are sugar alcohols
The number of ATP molecules produced via glycolysis
What are 2 ATP molecules
True or false: Athletes should consume more fiber in their diet that the general population
False