Nutrition and Injury prevention

A direct Injury is caused by

• An External Force

• An Internal Force

______________ is the practice of increasing carbohydrate stores within the muscles and body by increasing the carbohydrate intake leading up to a major competition

• Carbohydrate Gels

• Carbohydrate Loading

• Hypertonic Drinking

• Low GI consumption

Which of the following are physiological benefits of warming up

• Decrease Muscle Recruitment

• Increase Enzyme Activity

• Reduce DOMS

• Loosen Major Joints

• Increase Respiratory Rate

Which macro-nutrient provides the most amount of energy during physical activity?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protiens

What does protein assist with during the recovery phase of exercise?

• Assists with the re-synthesis of glycogen stores

• Rebuilds muscle fiber

• Replenish protein stores

• Reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness

Hypotonic sport drinks are_____________

• Low in carbohydrates and used to replenish lost fluids

• High in carbohydrates and used to replenish lost fluids

• A balanced level of carbohydrates and fluid. Very Palatable

Carbohydrates are broken down into _______ to be converted into energy

• Glycogen

• Glycemic

• Glucose

• Gelatine

Which Macro-nutrient would be preferable to be consumed by a weight lifter?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protiens

Which activity/activities would be acceptable for an AFL player undertaking phase 3 in their warm-up

• Lunges

• Kick to Kick

• Jog around the oval

• Game of tag

• Stretching

What can an athlete consume to increase glycogen stores during exercise?

• Carbohydrate Gels

• Hypotonic sport drinks

• Hypertonic sport drinks

• Low GI foods