Energy Basics
The ability to do work.
What is Energy?
The body’s main source of energy.
What are Carbohydrates?
The system that uses oxygen for long-duration exercise.
What is the Aerobic System?
Nutrients that build and repair muscles.
What are Proteins?
The study of how food improves athletic performance.
What is Sports Nutrition?
The body’s direct energy source.
What is ATP?
Carbohydrates are broken down into this simple sugar.
What is Glucose?
The process of breaking food down.
What is Digestion?
Nutrients that regulate body processes but do NOT provide energy.
What are Vitamins and Minerals?
Athletes need carbohydrates before competition to increase this stored fuel.
What is Glycogen?
A unit that measures energy in food.
What is a Calorie?
Extra glucose is stored as this.
What is Glycogen?
The process of nutrients entering the bloodstream.
What is Absorption?
The most important nutrient for survival.
What is Water?
Without enough carbohydrates, athletes may feel this.
What is fatigue / low energy?
Low carbohydrate intake can cause low ______.
What is Energy?
Glycogen is stored in these two places.
What are the muscles and liver?
The aerobic system requires this element.
What is Oxygen?
This nutrient provides long-lasting energy and insulation.
What are Fats?
ATP stands for this.
What is Adenosine Triphosphate?
Fats provide this type of energy.
What is long-lasting energy?
Low glycogen levels can negatively affect this.
What is athletic performance?
The body converts glucose into this immediate energy molecule.
What is ATP?
This macronutrient is the body’s preferred fuel for exercise.
What are Carbohydrates?
Balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water supports this.
What is optimal performance?