Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science

This flashcard set covers the basic principles of sports nutrition, including dietary guidelines, nutrient requirements for athletes, supplement regulations, and professional certifications in exercise science.

Sports Nutrition

A blend of nutrition and exercise physiology to attain and maintain good health, supporting skill development, specific training, daily needs, and recovery.

Macrocycle

A training and nutrition periodization plan typically spanning a duration of $1$ year.

Adult Daily Fiber Requirement

A daily intake of at least $25$-$35$ grams, which helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and manage body weight.

Trans Fat Labeling Rule

A food may be listed as containing $0\,g$ of trans fat if it contains less than $0.5\,g$ per serving, even if partially hydrogenated oil is in the ingredients.

% Daily Value (% DV)

The percentage of a nutrient in a single serving based on a diet of $2,000$ calories a day; individuals seek $5\%$ or less for nutrients to limit and $20\%$ or more for beneficial nutrients.

Athlete Carbohydrate Recommendation

A guideline suggesting an intake of $3$ to $10\,g/kg$ of body weight, largely dependent on the type of sport.

Athlete Protein Recommendation

A guideline suggesting an intake of $1.2$ to $2.0\,g/kg$ of body weight, assuming adequate energy intake.

Athlete Fat Recommendation

A guideline suggesting that fat should comprise $20$ to $35\%$ of total calories.

Ergogenic Aid

A broad term used to describe any external influence that may enhance training, recovery, or performance.

Dietary Supplement Categories

Commonly divided into three subcategories: (1) vitamins, minerals, and amino acids; (2) botanicals; and (3) herbals.

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)

A law passed in $1994$ that provides a legal definition and labeling guidelines for dietary supplements but does not ensure safety or effectiveness.

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

A fitness professional involved in developing and implementing an individualized approach to exercise leadership in healthy or medically cleared populations.

ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor (GEI)

A fitness professional proficient in developing and implementing various forms of exercise in a group setting.

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)

A college-degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with medically controlled diseases.

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

A health care professional certified to deliver exercise assessment and rehabilitation to individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases.

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

A nutrition practitioner who has obtained national certification and licensure.

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

A specialized nutrition certification focused on applying dietary principles to sports and exercise.