ATTR 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Mypyramid, Nutrition Facts Label, Homeostasis

• School: NSU
• Department: Athletic Training
• Course: ATTR 1100
• Professor: Pradeep Vanguri

Document Summary

Nutrition: proper nutrition can contribute to, strength, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, performance vs. food consumption, myths and habit vs. physiological benefits, psychological vs. physiological considerations, ats might need to nutrition for athletes. Nutrition basics: macronutrients: absorb the components of food, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, micronutrients, vitamins, mineral, water, essential nutrient- must be supplied by the diet. Nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamin, minerals, water. Their roles: growth, repair & tissue maintenance, regulation of body processes, production of energy. Carbohydrates: body"s most efficient energy source, accounts for 55- 60 % of total calc. intake. Fiber: structural parts of plants & not digestible by humans, abilities, aids normal elimination of waste (bulk, reduces risk of colon cancer & coronary artery disease. Intake should be 25 grams a day (most consume only 10-15 grams) 3: excessive consumption may lead to intestinal discomfort and increased loss of calcium & iron.