fitness & health

Calorimetery

A calorie is the amount of heat energy to raise the temperature of 1L of water from 14.5C to 15.5C

A bomb calorimeter is used to measure caloric content of foods.

Caloric requirements of humans are large.

Calories are typically measures in kilocalories.

1 Calorie = 1000 calories

Capital C = kilocalories

Caloric Content of foods:

Caloric needs of an individual is determined by:

Direct Calorimetry

Indirect Calorimetry

Can determine caloric need by:

Gaining Weight

Losing Weight

Good weight loss strategy for athletes:

Nutrients are divided into 2 categories:

Macronutrients

Micronutrients

2 Carbohydrate Categories:

Simple Carbohydrates:

Complex Carbohydrates:

Polysaccharide Digestion:

Carbohydrates

Carbs & Diabetes:

2 Types of Diabetes

Fats

Fat Digestion/Absorption

Overconsumption & Atherosclerosis

Destinations/Uses for fats

Fats as an Energy Source

Fat consumption & weight management

Fat Consumption & Exercise Performance

Proteins

Amino Acids --> Proteins

Proteins are utilized for a wide variety of functions:

Protein Abnormalities

Essential Amino Acids

Protein Needs & Athletes

Too much protein:

Water:

Water, Dehydration, and Exercise Performance

How much water do we need?

Micronutrients

Recommended Amounts

Am I deficient?

Supplementation

Vitamin A

B-Vitamins

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Minerals: Iron

Minerals: Calcium

Minerals: Magnesium

Minerals: Chromium

Minerals: Sodium