Malnutrition
Why is malnutrition important?
Malnutrition is important because without proper nutrition, the body cannot maintain homeostasis.
What are two important components of good recovery foods?
Carbs and Proteins
Can proper sports nutrition help maintain mental health or even improve it?
Yes, with proper nutrition, your body is at its strongest and has the best ability to accomplish more tasks through out the day.
Who is more likely to struggle with malnutrition? Students in an athletic program or students who do not participate in sports?
Students in an athletic program tend to struggle with nutritional insecurity more than students who do not partake in sports.
The sport you play can play a factor in the amount of protein/carbs/liquids you need to consume daily. (true or false)
True- different sports can tax your body differently. Carbs can help with energy, and proteins help with muscle growth!
What is one of the three main ways sports nutrition helps an athletes body?
-Recovery process
-Energy production
-Sustainable training
What are the main effects of malnutrition in adolescents?
Dehydration, decrease in bone density, irregularities in menstruation.
Fat intake does NOT differ based on athletic activity; the recommended fat intake for most people is <40.0g/kg/day.
Reaching nutritional goals/maintaining calories prevents ___________ in student-athletes.
Muscle loss/fatigue
What can cause malnutrition in student-athletes? (3 correct answers)
Body dysmorphia, no accessibility, or lack of knowledge about nutrition
At a moderate-high level of athletic activity, do female and male athletes require a different amount of total recommended calories per day?
Yes!
Female athletes- 2200-2400 calories
Male athletes- 2600-3000 calories
What percent of student-athletes struggle with disordered eating?
≤45%