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Nutrition and Performance Final ExamThe number of calories per gram in protein, carbohydrates, and fats, respectively. -
ANS-4,4,and 9kcals/g
This device can provide a direct measurement of energy expenditure. - ANS-metabolic
chamber
This macronutrient is the primary fuel source for activities relying on anaerobic
glycolysis - ANS-carbohydrates
Leucine is an amino acid known particularly for its stimulation of this anabolic pathway -
ANS-mTOR
The modern approach to carbohydrate loading involves gradually reducing BLANK and
increasing BLANK - ANS-exercise intensity and carbohydrate intake
A deficiency of this Vitamin reduces calcium absorption - ANS-Vitamin D
This vitamin is both an antioxidant and an enhancer of iron absorption. - ANS-Vitamin C
this molecule inhibits iron absorption - ANS-hepcidin
This supplement is known for its beneficial effects on performance during short duration,
high intensity tasks that generate a lot of lactate during metabolism. - ANS-sodium
bicarbonate
Caffeine binds to receptors within the brain for this molecule in order to promote feelings
of alertness - ANS-adenosine
this hormone binds to receptors in the kidneys to promote water retention -
ANS-AVP/ADH/Vasopressin
To promote rapid rehydration, someone should consume this % of body mass lost to
promote rapid rehydration and account for additional urinary water losses from ingesting
a large bolus of fluid - ANS-150%
this nutrient promotes fluid retention and is conserved by the kidneys when the RAAS
system is activated - ANS-sodium
, RAAS stands for these specific hormones - ANS-renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone
This type of food, mentioned in class, contains three key nutrients beneficial for
promoting fluid retention/restoration - ANS-soup
an elevation in this hormone increases satiety - ANS-leptin
The full term used when low energy availability in athletes contributes to adverse health
or performance consequences - ANS-Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
These three things make up the female athlete triad - ANS-low energy availability,
osteoporosis, and amenorrhea
someone may benefit from increasing this macronutrient to preserve muscle mass when
in a caloric deficit - ANS-protein
What is the equation for calculating energy availability? - ANS-(EI-EEE)/FFM
this term refers to the decrease in muscle protein synthesis in response to different
stimuli that may b observed in older adults - ANS-anabolic resistance
term for live microorganisms contained within fermented foods - ANS-probiotics
colloquial term used to refer to a gap in the intestinal lining which allows potential
harmful bacteria to pass from the gut to the blood stream - ANS-"leaky gut"
This category of research tries to establish cause and effect by comparing the results
experienced by a treatment group and control group - ANS-experimental research or
RCT
Microbes ferment undigested fibers and other macronutrients to produce this product,
which helps maintain gut integrity - ANS-Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
which of the following nutrient recommendations are the highest?
RDA
ATP
DV
EAR - ANS-RDA
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