Crossfit Level 1 – Nutrition- QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

_____ is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and you cannot live without it Correct Answer: Insulin _____ is responsible for storage of energy in cells Correct Answer: Insulin Your insulin level would be too high if you eat too much _____ Correct Answer: carbohydrate Zone block prescription = ____ x _____/7 (g of protein) Correct Answer: Lean body mass, activity level Activity level is between 0-___ Correct Answer: 1 The athlete is considered "too _____" when performance decreases in combination with continued weight loss Correct Answer: lean When a loss of mass coincide with a drop in_____, the athlete needs to add calories to the diet Correct Answer: performance ______ can continue to be multiplied if the athlete experiences further mass loss and performance decline Correct Answer: fat Diet composed of known quantities and high-quality ____ foods is the most important aspect of nutrition for improved performance and health Correct Answer: whole Fish oil provides omega-___ fatty acids Correct Answer: 3 Omega-3 fats are known as "____-_______" fats, and omega-6 fats are known as "___-______" fats Correct Answer: anti-inflammatory, pro-inflammatory Fatty acids include 3 types of fats: ____ (coconut oil, butter), _______ (olive oil, avocado), ______ (omega-3 & omega-6) Correct Answer: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated Current diets tend to have too many omega-___ fats pushing the balance toward pro-inflammatory physiological process Correct Answer: 6 Fish oil provides two types of omega-3 fatty acids: ____ and ____ Correct Answer: EPA, DHA