Nutrition Principles for Fitness Flashcards
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According to CrossFit nutrition guidelines, what is the recommended macronutrient ratio by caloric percentage?
Answer: 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat
CrossFit recommends a Zone Diet-inspired ratio of approximately 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat by caloric intake.
Which of the following best describes 'glycemic index' in the context of CrossFit nutrition?
Answer: A measure of how quickly a food raises blood glucose levels
Glycemic index measures how quickly carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood glucose levels compared to pure glucose.
A CrossFit athlete finishes an intense WOD. What is the PRIMARY reason to consume protein within 30-60 minutes post-workout?
Answer: To stimulate muscle protein synthesis during the anabolic window
Post-workout protein consumption stimulates muscle protein synthesis during the heightened anabolic window following intense exercise.
In CrossFit's nutrition hierarchy, which dietary approach is considered the foundational baseline?
Answer: Eat meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar
CrossFit's foundational nutrition prescription is to eat meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar.
How does chronic sleep deprivation most directly affect an athlete's nutritional needs and body composition?
Answer: It elevates ghrelin and suppresses leptin, increasing hunger and fat storage
Sleep deprivation elevates hunger hormone ghrelin and suppresses satiety hormone leptin, driving overeating and promoting fat storage.
Which statement about dietary fat is most accurate in the context of CrossFit performance?
Answer: Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and fat-soluble vitamin absorption
Dietary fat is essential for producing steroid hormones and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, making it indispensable for health and performance.
An athlete reports feeling dizzy and weak during afternoon WODs despite eating breakfast. Which nutritional strategy should a CrossFit trainer suggest first?
Answer: Add a balanced snack 60-90 minutes before training
A balanced snack 60-90 minutes before training can stabilize blood sugar and provide available fuel to prevent mid-workout energy crashes.