Crossfit Level 1 – Nutrition Latest 2023 Graded A+

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Crossfit Level 1 – Nutrition Latest 2023 Graded A+ _____ is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and you cannot live without it ✔✔Insulin _____ is responsible for storage of energy in cells �... �✔Insulin Your insulin level would be too high if you eat too much _____ ✔✔carbohydrate Zone block prescription = ____ x _____/7 (g of protein) ✔✔Lean body mass, activity level Activity level is between 0-___ ✔✔1 The athlete is considered "too _____" when performance decreases in combination with continued weight loss ✔✔lean When a loss of mass coincide with a drop in_____, the athlete needs to add calories to the diet ✔✔performance ______ can continue to be multiplied if the athlete experiences further mass loss and performance decline ✔✔fat Diet composed of known quantities and high-quality ____ foods is the most important aspect of nutrition for improved performance and health ✔✔whole Fish oil provides omega-___ fatty acids ✔✔3 Omega-3 fats are known as "____-_______" fats, and omega-6 fats are known as "___-______" fats ✔✔anti-inflammatory, pro-inflammatory Fatty acids include 3 types of fats: ____ (coconut oil, butter), _______ (olive oil, avocado), ______ (omega-3 & omega-6) ✔✔saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated Current diets tend to have too many omega-___ fats pushing the balance toward proinflammatory physiological process ✔✔6 Fish oil provides two types of omega-3 fatty acids: ____ and ____ ✔✔EPA, DHA Identify and give examples of the 3 macronutrients ✔✔protein - meat, eggs 30% carbs - veggies, fruit 40% fat - nuts, butter 30% Articulate the simplistic relationship between the 3 macronutrients and 2 hormones: insulin and glucagon ________ mobilizes glucagon ______ store insulin _______ neutralize the equation by slowing down the absorption of food ✔✔protein mobilizes glucagon carbs store insulin fats neutralize the equation by slowing down the absorption of food Define the role of insulin in blood sugar regulation (increase/decrease): ✔✔insulin is a storage hormone and decreases blood sugar Define the role of glucagon in blood sugar regulation (increase/decrease) ✔✔glucagon is a mobilization hormone that increases blood sugar Hyperinsulinemia: resulted by insulin _______ ✔✔resistance Understand the factors that determine an individual's Zone block prescription ✔✔gender, weight & lean muscle mass (body type), and activity level Articulate the quantity of each macronutrient in a Zone block Carbs: __g Protein: __g Fat: __g ✔✔9,7,3 [Show More]

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