Practice Nutritional Needs Of Active Individuals (1.6.2)

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Question 1.
Why do active individuals require more calories?
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Think about energy burned during exercise.
Question 2.
What is the primary role of protein in nutrition?
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Consider activities that stress muscles.
3Question 3.
What should active individuals focus on regarding their nutritional needs?
- Lowering protein intake
- Higher caloric and protein intake
- Minimal hydration
- Cutting out carbohydrates
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Think about energy expenditure during activities.
4Question 4.
Hydration is important for which of the following reasons?
- True
- False
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Recall why we sweat during exercise.
Question 5.
Athlete A consumes 150g of protein per day. If he weighs 70kg, is this adequate? Calculate his protein needs.
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Use the formula: Protein intake = 1.2-2.0g of protein per kg of body weight.
Question 6.
During a marathon, an athlete realizes they haven't drank water for over 2 hours. Describe potential physical effects on their performance.
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Recall the body's response to fluid loss during exercise.

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