PERSONAL FITNESS 10

Nutrition & Wellness Notes

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Overweight vs Overfat

A person could actually be over fat but not overweight If we use absolute body weight as a measure of

body composition, the numbers can be misleading Muscle is more dense than fat

A piece of fat that is the same size as a piece of muscle will weigh considerably less than the muscle

If two people weigh the same and one has more fat and less muscle than the other person, who will be larger? The person with more fat will be larger

What is a calorie?

A calorie is a measure of the energy potential of food

All macronutrients have calories in them. Knowing how many calories are in the foods we eat will help us balance out our calories so we do not gain unwanted weight

Consuming calories is inevitable as we need the calorie energy from foods to perform any activity we do.

Consuming the right calories is the hard part

What are macronutrients?

Macronutrients are nutrients in food that give us energy in the form of calories

Macronutrients can be broken down into the following 3 nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein & Fat

Each nutrient is metabolized (digested) by our bodies differently Carbohydrates—4 calories/gram—digested in 15

minutes – 2 hours Protein—4 calories/gram—digested in 2 hours Fat—9 calories/gram—digested in 4+ hours

What are Micronutrients?

Micronutrients are comprised of vitamins & minerals

Vitamins and minerals are vital for the proper functioning of our bodies

Review the following charts on Vitamins and Minerals to provide an example of each. Be sure to write down the actual benefit of

your Vitamin and Mineral example

Micronutrient Requirements Vitamins

Micronutrient Requirements Vitamins

Micronutrient Requiements Minerals

Micronutrient Requirements Minerals

Sensation of Hunger vs Appetite

Hunger is a sensation produced in your body as a result of chemical changes in your body When your body reaches a certain level of blood sugar (low)

it reacts with hunger pangs Hunger instinctively protects us from depleting energy

stores Appetite is defined as the desire for food An example of the difference between hunger &

appetite Hunger is eating a small bowl of pasta to satisfy your needs Appetite is going back for seconds even though the first

helping was enough to satisfy you

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Role of Water in the Body

Provides balance –Homeostasis- Absorption of water soluble substances in

our diet

Transportation of nutrition to the target cells

Removal of waste from metabolisms of the body

Function of the Thirst Mechanism Triggered by water losses in the body

Leads to a conscious sensation of thirst

Feelings of thirst do not surface until significant losses of water occur You could be dehydrated before you feel

thirsty Drink fluids even if you do not feel thirsty

Signs & Symptoms of Dehydration

Thirst Loss of appetite Dry skin Flushing of skin Dark colored urine Dry mouth Fatigue/Weakness Chills Head rushes

Effect of Dehydration on Performance

Poor concentration Struggling to concentrate in class?

Headaches Lots of headaches?

Impaired sleep Yawning/sleepy during class/lack

energy? Dry skin Joint problems Sore eyes Digestive disorders

Steps to Preventing Dehydration Drink water regularly throughout day Drink water when you get up Drink water if you are consuming alcohol

Alcohol is very dehydrating Drink water after going to the bathroom

Replenish supplies Drink some water before having coffee,

soft drinks These drinks can be dehydrating

Drink water when you feel hungry Dehydration is often mistaken for hunger

Metabolism & Metabolic Rate Our bodies get energy to do things from food we

eat through metabolism Chemical reactions in the body convert the fuel from

food to energy The body breaks food down into sugar

The next step is to break the sugar down so that the energy released can be distributed to cells in the body

Metabolism is a constant process The only time metabolism stops is when we die

The higher our Metabolic Rate the healthier we are The greater our fitness the higher our metabolic rate

Metabolic Rate vs Muscle Mass Building muscle raises our Metabolic Rate

Higher metabolic rates result in more efficient processing of food More food goes through us rather than stick to

us Bigger Muscles mean:

More ability to store glycogen for high energy situations

Higher rates of energy consumption Less storage of excess energy as fat

Higher metabolism means: Greater fat burning capabilities

Starvation Diets vs Metabolic Rate Starving our bodies has a wicked twist

Starving our body results in the absorption of muscle protein by our bodies This loss of muscle mass results in a lowering of

our metabolic rate The lowering of our metabolic rate in turn

results in the body storing more fat on our body Starving our body has the wicked twist of

increasing our % fat relative to our muscle mass

As a result we weigh less but have a higher fat to muscle ratio

The opposite effect we are looking for in a diet

Metabolism & Nutrient Utilization

Nutrient Utilization during rest The higher our fitness level the higher our

metabolic rate

The higher our metabolic rate the more fat we metabolize during rest

The higher our metabolic rate the more fat we metabolize during recovery from exercise

The harder the exercise the more fat metabolized during recovery

Nutrient Utilization during exercise The higher our fitness level the higher our

metabolic rate The greater the intensity of our exercise the

less fat is utilized the more carbohydrates used

As our body works anaerobically (without oxygen/the hardest workouts we can do) our body uses only carbs as it is the cleanest most desirable nutrient for conversion to energy

Our body uses fat as a source of energy during exercises between rest & 50% exertion

Metabolism & Aging

As we age our metabolism slows down As a result we tend to lose muscle mass & store fat

As you age you have to start eating better Food sticks to you rather than go through you as you age This process starts as early as graduation from high

school As you get older it is harder to build muscle thus

increase metabolism Resistance training and other weight bearing exercises to

build and maintain muscle are vital for people as they age to help offset the effects of metabolism that slows down

Energy Systems vs Activity Level Low activity levels use Slow Twitch Fibers in the

Aerobic System (50-70% exertion) Energy indirectly comes from the from food we eat

Medium High activity levels use Fast Twitch Type IIa Fibers in the Oxidative Glycolytic System (70-90% exertion) Energy directly comes from the food we eat with oxygen

All out activity levels use Fast Twitch Type IIx Fibers in the Glycolytic Anaerobic System (90-100%) Energy comes directly from the food we eat without

Oxygen

Nutritional Requirements vs Stages of Physical Activity

At the lowest level of activity our body uses fat stores (<50%) We can use glycogen stores in our muscles for up to 2 hours

of medium high activity (70-90% Exertion) Larger muscles mean larger glycogen storage tanks Eating a high carb diet as a pre game or activity meal helps fill

glycogen in our muscles After 2 hours of medium high activity (70-90% Exertion) we

need to provide our body with sugar for energy as there is no glycogen left Eat foods high in sugars during your activity so your body can put

this into energy within 15 minutes Power Gels, fruits

Fiber and Good Health

We need to eat foods high in fiber to maintain good health

Fiber helps keep our blood healthy Fiber helps food pass through us

The longer food stays in our digestive tract the more bad things our body absorbs

High metabolic rates and fiber in foods help food pass through us more efficiently

Fiber helps us eliminate foods more efficiently

Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber

Soluble Fiber Attracts to and dissolves in water Slows digestion making us feel fuller sooner

Preventing us from over eating Proven to lower blood cholesterol

Reduces risk of heart desease Proven to lower blood sugar levels

Reduces risk of Type II Diabetes Insoluble Fiber

Does not dissolve in water adding bulk to your stool Helps food pass through us

Examples of Soluble & Insoluble Fiber

Soluble Fiber Oats, Oat bran & Oat meal Barley, Flaxseed & Psyllium Peas, Beans, Lentils, Nuts & Seeds Citrus Fruits, Strawberries & Apples

Insoluble Fiber Whole Wheat, Wheat Bran & Whole Grains Nuts & Vegetables

High Energy Formula

When ever we need the food we eat to be processed fast we should consume foods with a high energy formula (Pre and Post Workout/Game Meals) These foods should be high in Carbohydrates These foods should be moderate in Protein These foods should be low in Fat

Examples of High Energy Formula Foods are: Fruits, Vegetables, Pasta, Breads, Lean Meats,

Lean Dairy Products Spaghetti with tomato sauce, Lean Sandwiches,

Yogurt, Milk

‘60-70% Carbs – 20-30% Protein – 10% Fat’

Steady Energy Formula

When ever we need the food we eat to be processed over a longer time we should consume foods with a steady energy formula (most meals and snacks throughout the day should be steady energy) These foods should be moderate-high in Carbohydrates These foods should be moderate in Protein These foods should be moderate in Fat

Steady energy foods release energy throughout digestion Energy from sugars are released fast, starch medium and

protein slow Foods should have sugar, starch, protein and quality fats in

them

40-50% Carbs – 30-40% Protein – 20-30% Fat

The Media’s Effect on Body ImageWhat is the media’s effect on Body Image?

Does the media have an effect on you and your image of yourself?

Organic vs Inorganic Minerals Organic Minerals were once living or are living

They bring life to & can be utilized by our cells They have an ionic bond which our body easily

breaks down and uses for tissue repair/function Are made up of a plant or animal and therefore used

Inorganic Minerals never lived They are elements that can not bring life to our cells They have a covalent bond which are body cannot

break down Our body treats them more like toxins rather than

nutrients

Whole Foods vs Synthetic Foods Whole foods are all natural

They have lived They are easily broken down by the body Nutrients from whole foods are readily absorbed

by the body Synthetic foods are made or altered by man

They have never lived Are often hard to break down by the body Nutrients from synthetic foods are recognized

as unnatural by the body and thus not absorbed

The Energy Balance Equation

> Calories in + < Calories burned = Increased Weight If we eat more calories than we burn we gain body weight

< Calories in + > Calories burned = Decreased Weight If we eat less calories than we burn we lose body weight

Calories in = Calories burned = No Weight Gain or Loss If we eat as many calories as we burn our weight will remain

the same

CALORIES CONSUMED + ENERGY BURNED = BODY COMPOSITION

Reading Nutrition Labels