HNU 363 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Genetic Predisposition, Resting Metabolic Rate, Body Composition
Document Summary
Vitamin and mineral supplements: most widely used supplement by athletes, benefit depends on dietary intake, won"t have any effect unless you are deficient, depends on diet and nutrient stores. If diet is adequate in nutrients, supplementation will not improve performance: may be beneficial to offset a dietary deficiency, most requirements for athletes are the same as the rda. Protein supplements: can consume enough protein from food. Supplements may be more convenient: not more or less effective for increasing muscle mass than food proteins, depends on protein from diet, cost of supplement vs cost of food. New: probiotics may improve gi and immune function in athletes. A comprehensive nutrition plan to support training and performance. Nutrition periodization: development of a nutrition plan that parallels the demands of each training cycle. Body weight (mass), and composition: body weight/mass. Power to weight ratio: consists of bone, connective tissue, muscle.
