Exam #2 Review

Protein

100

Proteins are synthesized from 

Amino Acids

200

What additional element does a protein have?

Nitrogen

300

A protein that is lacking one or more essential amino acids

Incomplete Protein

400

BCAA are made up of Isoleucine, Leucine and ______

Valine

500

This amino acid was hypothesis to contribute to central fatigue during exercise. It travels through the BBB and synthesizes serotonin 

Tryptophan

Minerals

100

The most abundant mineral in the body

Calcium 

200

To much of this mineral can increase blood volume and lead to hypertension

Sodium

300

Name a sport that is at risk of a mineral deficiency.

Wrestling

Gymnastics

Horse racing

Ballet

Judo

Body building

400

This trace mineral promotes hemoglobin and mitochondrial growth. Deficiencies could lead to anemia.

Iron

500

This ion is important for nerve impulses particularly in the heart. Too much or too little could lead to cardiac arrythmias 

Potassium 

Hydration

100

A ___% drop in body weight has been shown to impair performance

1.5-2%

200

Overhydrating can lead to significant sodium loss which is called__________

Hyponatremia 

300

How much water in mL should someone drink if they lost 1.7 kg during exercise?

1,700ml 

400

Adding this mineral to your fluid after exercise will promote rehydration

Sodium

500

The process of moving from Hyperhydration to Euhydration

Dehydration

Vitamins

100

Vitamin B2 promotes metabolism. It is also sometimes called___________

Riboflavin

200

This is a fat soluble vitamin that promotes clotting

Vitamin K

300

This vitamin is associated with vision and too much of this vitamin can cause death.

Vitamin A

400

This vitamin is known as Folate (folic acid) and significantly reduces birth defects when consumed by pregnant women.

B9

500

This vitamin increases calcium absorption and is hydroxylated in the liver.

Vitamin D