AHS 2065: Spring 2025 Exam 5 Review

Flashcards for AHS 2065 Exam 5 Review

Carbohydrate concentration in sports drinks for endurance athletes

Sports drinks should contain between 6 to 8% carbohydrates to optimize absorption and energy delivery.

Train low, compete high

Training with low carbohydrate availability and competing with high carbohydrate availability. Some believe it enhances fat oxidation, while others find it detrimental due to reduced training intensity.

Reasons for higher protein needs in endurance athletes

Endurance athletes need higher protein intakes for muscle repair and to use as a fuel source during prolonged exercise.

Benefits of chocolate milk as a recovery drink

Chocolate milk provides carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment, protein for muscle repair, and fluids for rehydration.

Importance of iron for endurance athletes

Iron is important for oxygen transport and energy production in endurance athletes.

Difference between strength and power

Strength is the ability to exert force, while power is the rate at which work is done.

Primary energy systems used by strength and power athletes

ATP-PCr system and Glycolytic System

Factors determining which energy system predominates in strength/power athletes

Exercise intensity and duration.

Importance of aerobic fitness for anaerobic sports

Aerobic fitness aids recovery between high-intensity bursts.

Difficulty for female athletes to maintain body weight

Maintaining body weight can be difficult for female athletes due to hormonal fluctuations and societal pressures.

Negative effect of insufficient fat intake in female athletes

Insufficient fat intake can disrupt hormone production and menstrual cycles.

Early signs of a negative energy balance in female athletes

Early signs include fatigue and decreased performance.

Peak Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

Peak BMD typically occurs in the late twenties for females and males.

Basic pathologies of diabetes

A combination of pathologies where the body does not produce insulin (Type I) or becomes resistant to insulin (Type II).

Downregulation

Downregulation is the reduction in receptor sensitivity due to prolonged exposure to a stimulus.

Benefits of exercise for type II diabetics

Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in type II diabetics.

Ways athletes can self-monitor glucose levels

Athletes can use continuous glucose monitors (CGM) or finger-prick blood tests to monitor glucose levels.

Why collegiate athletes should avoid alcohol

Collegiate athletes should avoid alcohol because it impairs performance, recovery, and judgment.

Energy content of alcohol

Alcohol provides 7 kcal/g.

Empty calories from alcohol

Alcohol calories are considered empty because they provide energy without significant nutrients.