CARBS & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Across
- 2. phosphocreatine fuel availability and/or _____ acid build-up can cause fatigue in anaerobic exercise
- 4. _____-absorbing (low-moderate GI) food best consumed several hours prior to prolonged exercise for a sustained fuel source
- 6. indigestible carbohydrate containing zero kcals
- 9. simplest form of sugar - includes glucose, fructose, and galactose
- 10. _____ athletes can significantly increase glycogen storage compared to sedentary individuals
- 11. glycogen _____ is greatest when carbs are consumed immediately post-exercise
- 13. another term for glucose polymers
- 14. type of glycogen storage which is a readily available fuel source for working muscles
- 16. dissacharide composed of glucose + galactose (some people are unable to digest - known as ____ intolerance)
- 21. type of monosaccharide most likely to cause gastric distress during exercise
- 22. dissacharide composed of glucose + fructose (found in most forms of sugar)
- 23. macronutrient recommended for an athlete to consume ~ 60-70% of total kcals
- 25. slang term for cyclists who run out of fuel during exercise causing them to "crash"
- 26. carbohydrate-_____ a regimen to greatly increase the muscles with glycogen stores beyond normal for endurance events
- 27. storage form of glucose deposited in both liver and muscles
Down
- 1. energy _____ are high-caffeine beverages which are very popular among teens & young adults that are not advised during exercise due to an enhanced increase in BP & heart rate
- 3. low blood glucose and/or low muscle glycogen stores can cause fatigue in _____ exercise
- 5. macronutrient to be consumed along with carbs post-exercise in a 3-4:1 ratio for optimal glycogen repletion
- 7. broad range of grams of carbohydrates per kg weight generally recommended for athletes
- 8. temperature of environment that can increase an athlete's reliance on carbs as a fuel source
- 12. energy _____ are small portable packets of high-GI carb fuel with a pudding-type texture that is easy to consume for refueling during exercise
- 14. dissacharide composed of glucose + glucose (found in beer)
- 15. _____-absorbing (high-GI) food best consumed during or after exercise
- 17. number of grams of carbohydrates to consume per hour of prolonged exercise after the first hour to prevent fatigue
- 18. type of carbohydrate containing one- ____ or more glucose units bonded together
- 19. type of glycogen storage which maintains blood glucose levels
- 20. decreased _____ effort may result via carb supplementation during exercise to benefit performance
- 24. carbohydrates are primary fuel metabolized at _____-intensity