11:709:235 Study Guide - Fall 2019, Comprehensive Final Exam Notes - Muscle, Protein, Glycogen

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Nutritional Sciences
• Course: 11:709:235
• Professor: Abbot

Document Summary

11:709:235: nutrition for injured athletes, a well balanced, nutrient dense daily diet sets athletes up for optimal nutrient availability during recovery, concerns, weight gain, body still needs calories, post surgery= increase nutrient needs. Promote healing: cho: energy source to spare protein for muscle repair, protein: building blocks to repair damaged muscles (20-30g/meal, plant/fish oils: omega 3 fatty acids, provide anti inflammatory effects (2 fish/week, minerals: zinc for healing. Weight loss surgery: nutritional concerns after weight loss surgery. Nutritional considerations for child and teen athletes: caloric intake must provide for, growth, sport needs, nutrient intake must be adequate to maintain growth channel of child. Carb consumption between games minutes: liquid meals are excellent option, provide energy, can be for bad stomach, quickly digested, help in hydration. Healthy source of dietary fat: avocado, salmon, almonds, olive oil. Vitamin needs: if have a wholesome diet then they have all necessary vitamin needs, can use a multivitamin general supplement.