1. Unit 1 Summary Seminars, Thursdays at 8 pm, EST sday2@kaplan.edu AIM: staceydayRD

2. Define Sports Nutrition A specialization within the nutrition field Requires knowledge of both nutrition and exercise science Goes beyond general health and wellness Sports nutrition involves: Providing energy for physical activity and/or competition Providing nutrients for repair, recovery, and adaptation to physical training Designing practical dietary strategies to achieve above goals

3. What are the basic nutrients? Macronutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Micronutrients Vitamins Minerals Water Photo © Photos.com

4. How does the body produce energy? Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are metabolized. Energy is released. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is formed. ATP is the “direct” source of energy for muscle activity.

5. Define Basic Nutrition Terms Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs) RDA (Reference Dietary Intake EAR (Estimated Average Intake Requirement) UL (Tolerable Upper Limit)

6. Enrichment and Fortification Enrichment Fortification Added vitamins and minerals to refined products Enriched flour Enriched cereals Addition of a vitamin or mineral to a product in which it was not originally present Vitamin D in milk Iodine in salt

7. Identify the basic Nutrition Guidelines Food Guide Pyramid Dietary Guidelines for Americans

8. Explain how athletes can interpret information on the food label