...Amino Acids and How They Relate to Athletics SCI/241~Nutrition July 8, 2010 Amino acids serve in many different ways in an athlete body. Typically amino acids were prescribed many years ago known as a “branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)” (Weider, 2003), characterized as supplement for body building. Muscles are generally made up of amino acids, athletes are encouraged to supplement with the loss. Another characteristic of BCAA is to generate energy. Amino acids taken before a workout will strengthen the athlete muscles. The intake of protein is encouraged before a workout also. Boost in the brain of an athlete mental capacity is consumed with the amino acids before a work out. However, an athlete must mentally stable their mind to do a tedious workout. Your immune system must functions at a healthy status at all times, in order to be an athlete. This is why amino acids help promote the building of a strong immune system. Sometimes the lack of a nutrient in the body can have an effect on the brain. Taking precautions is recommended to insure that supplemental intake of BCAA may not cause any problems to the brain; one should consult a physician before taking BCAA. Source: Rowley, Brian. “The ABCs if BCAAs: what every bodybuilder must know about these three powerful aminos. (Nutrition).” Joe Weider’s Muscle & Fitness June 2003:166+. General OneFile . Web. 8 July 2010....
Words: 263 - Pages: 2
...person cannot survive without amino acids in their diet, which is why they are so important. They perform many metabolic functions that are vital to the body, and are the reason amino acids are so important for athletes. The usual intake of amino acids comes from foods like seafood, meat, and legumes. Some people, mainly athletes will use an amino acid supplement to further their intake. The amount intake of amino acids for a regular person is 1.2 grams whereas for an athlete or body builder, it is approximately 2.2 grams. Amino acids help with the building of muscles. Branch chain amino acids (BCAA) can help gain muscle tissue which in turn helps build bigger muscles. Amino acids also help in the building of stamina. Cross country runners for instance take a high amount of amino acids to prevent damage to muscle tissue since it is an extremely strenuous activity. Recovering from fatigue quicker by the intake of amino acids is another reason athletics take them. Amino acids actually slow the production of lactic acid, which causes fatigue. Besides physically fatigue, amino acids also help with mental fatigue. Serotonin in the brain can actually make a person lose willpower. When taking amino acids, it slows the production of serotonin. These are the many reasons why it is important for an athlete to take almost doubled the amount of amino acids of a non-athletic person. Fitness Builds Health. (2007). Vitamins: Amino Acids for Stamina and Muscle-Building...
Words: 260 - Pages: 2
...Whey protein Whey protein is basically the protein contained in whey, the watery portion of milk generated as a result of producing cheese. Once considered a waste by-product, dairy companies now understand and recognize its benefits, resulting into its concentration and purification. Being an abundant source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), it is used to stimulate protein synthesis. It includes these three amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These three have been proven to be just what you need for muscle growth, as well as for energy when working out. What makes whey protein greater than other kinds of protein is its digestion rate as it can pretty much digest very quickly. In less than 30 minutes, its aminos can be absorbed by the muscles...
Words: 1540 - Pages: 7
...Food Intake—5 Days Krista Zahn SCI/220 January 29, 2013 Richard Kantner Food Intake—5 Day Over the last five days I have been using the iProfile to track my food and nutrient intake, as well as become educated on certain daily intakes, nutrients, and diseases. This iProfile tracks and correlates my food journal and activity journal, by then configuring the results into many reports. I then used these reports for the findings in the following paper, Food Intake—5 Day. The foods in my recorded daily intake that provide protein are: whole wheat toast, burgers, roast beef sandwiches, sausage, quesadillas, chicken wrap, and my daily supplements. The foods that provide carbohydrates are: roast beef sandwiches, French fries, tomatoes, quesadillas, chicken wrap, and soda. The foods that provide lipids are: roast beef sandwiches, sausage, burgers, fish tacos, onion rings, and eggs. After reviewing my recorded protein, carbohydrate, and lipid intake compares with the recommendations of the dietary reference intake (DRI), my results are as follows: Calories recommended: 2430, calories intake is 1255. My recommended in Fat Total is 20 - 35%, my intake is 686 kCal. My recommended in Carbohydrates 45 - 65%, my intake is 370 kCal. My recommended protein is 10 - 35%; my actual intake is 221 kCal. I am over acceptable macronutrient distribution range in my fat totals, under acceptable macronutrient distribution range in carbohydrates, and within acceptable macronutrient...
Words: 1498 - Pages: 6
...BCAA - Build muscles with amino acid complex BCAA BCAA BC what? There are few who are fully aware of what this acronym actually stands for, even though it is so important for those who want to increase performance with supplements. BCAA is the abbreviation of the English term Branched chained amino acids which in Swedish translates to branched chain amino acids . This is a group of three essential amino acids that have been named after their chemical structure. Basically, one could say that an amino acid is a legobit and there are a variety of amino acids which are the building blocks the body uses to build proteins and ultimately what they colloquially call for muscles. Some amino acids, the body can produce on their own, while others must be supplied by the diet. They are called essential amino acids because they are absolutely essential for us to be able to function and because the body with the help of these twenty Lego pieces to build other amino acids and a variety of other substances needed to keep the processes and organs that keep us alive . What are branched chain...
Words: 1691 - Pages: 7
...AHS 210 Study Guide for unit test #2 * A Glycemic Index is a method of classifying foods according to their potential for raising blood glucose. Selecting foods with a low glycemic index is a practical way to improve glucose control. So it is better to choose food with a low glycemic index. Some low glycemic foods are: Peanuts, Soybeans, Cashews, Butter beans. Some high glycemic foods are: whitebeard, baked potatoes, Cornflakes. *Added Sugars are sugars and syrups used as an ingredient in the processing and preparation of foods such as bread, cakes, beverages, jellies, and ice cream as well as sugars eaten separately or added to foods at the table. Some other names for added sugars are: sucrose, invert sugar, corn sugar, corn syrups and solids, high-fructose corn syrup, and honey. * The DRI suggests that no more than 25% of the diet should come from added sugars, while the WHO and FDA suggest that no more than 10% of the diet should come from added sugars. *High-fiber foods-especially whole grains-plays a key role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. When soluble fibers trap nutrients and delay their transit through the GI tract, glucose absorption is slowed, which helps to prevent the glucose surge and rebound that seem to be associated with diabetes onset. *Increasing Dietary Fiber- 1. Increase fiber gradually over several weeks to gives the GI tract time to adapt. 2. Drink plenty of liquids to soften the fiber as it moves through the GI tract. 3. Select fiber-rich...
Words: 3195 - Pages: 13
...Chapter 10 – Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Body’s Responses Chapter Learning Objectives 10.1 Discuss the short-term and long-term benefits of achieving cardiorespiratory fitness. 10.2 Explain how the fitness pyramid can be incorporated into anyone’s lifestyle. Suggest simple ways to increase activity level throughout the day. 10.3 Explain why it is important for an athlete to maintain blood glucose levels before, during, and after vigorous exercise. 10.4 Describe how an elite athlete’s body uses dietary protein during and after strenuous exercise. 10.5 Discuss which vitamins and minerals are essential for optimal athletic performance and why they are important. Discuss some reasons why female endurance athletes may be vulnerable to iron deficiency 10.6 Evaluate whether conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and other ergogenic aids are useful for obtaining an ideal body composition for sports. Comprehension-Level Multiple-Choice Items 1. Which of the following is not a component of fitness? a. flexibility b. muscle strength c. balance d. muscle endurance e. cardiorespiratory endurance 2. Which of the following enhances flexibility? a. weight training b. aerobic activity c. calisthenics d. stretching 3. Muscles respond to the overload...
Words: 3112 - Pages: 13
...enough protein is being consumed, a vegan must also worry about getting the required amino acids. There are twenty amino acids which are combined to form the proteins necessary for the structure and function of the human body, (Williams et al, “Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport”). The body is able to produce eleven of the twenty amino acids. The other nine are labeled “essential” because the body is unable to create them. These other nine amino acids are found through eating “complete proteins” – meat, poultry, and fish. A vegan diet easily supplies the body with seven out of the nine needed amino acids. The two it does not easily found in a vegan diet are methionine and lysine. To ensure the body is being supplied with methionine, a vegan should also remember to consume grains as well as a variety of legumes in the diet. Lysine can be supplied by consuming three to five servings of high-lysine products a day. Some of these food items would include legumes, seitan, amaranth, quinoa, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds, (“Essentials for A Vegan’s Protein and Amino Acids”). Throughout the day, Amy should be consuming eight to eleven servings of grains and starchy vegetables, three or more servings of legumes, three or more servings of nuts and seeds, four or more servings of fruits, four to six servings of vegetables, and three or more servings of milk products. Just like Amy trains hard for her athletic events, she must also pay attention to her dietary choices. Just as an athlete who...
Words: 1736 - Pages: 7
...NUTR 3362 / Final Exam S2013 Name:____________________ The majority of food borne illnesses occurs from consuming food that is contaminated by: Insects Toxic chemicals Micor-organisms Fecal matter from rodents HACCP is made up of ____ principles. 5 7 9 11 The ground water has been contaminated by an industrial pollutant. Which of the following animals will have the greatest concentration of the pollutants? Water plants Large fish Microscopic animals Small fish Which of the following is a benefit of organic food production techniques: Maximizes farm workers’ exposure to pesticides Decreases quantity of pesticides introduced into food supply Insect tolerance application process Organic foods carry a similar risk of microbial food borne illness Environmental safety health hazard plan All of the following are preservation techniques that kill most microbes except: Canning Pasteurization Irradiation All of the following kill microbes Another term of this technique to keep food safe is called cold pasteurization Canning Freezing Irradiation Modified atmosphere packaging Genetically modified rice, called golden rice, is an example of how genetic engineering is used to Make a food more insect resistant Increase the shelf life of food Increase the nutrient...
Words: 2181 - Pages: 9
...Running head: SIGNIFICANCE OF DNA Significance of DNA Significance of DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was first discovered in 1869 by Johann Friedrich Miescher, but it was not until the 1950s while studying viral replication did Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase determine DNA was Genetic material. In 1953 James Watson and Francis Crick discovered DNA was a double helix (a double helix looks like a twisted ladder). The discovery of Watson and Crick opened the door helping describe the significance and importance of DNA as the molecule of inheritance while addressing the structure of the DNA molecule, and why is a molecule of DNA so perfect for the job it performs. I will look at what exactly does DNA code for, how is that translated into actual traits, what are mitosis and meiosis, what are the similarities and differences, and what do mitosis and meiosis allow for. I will show how traits are passed from parents to offspring and lastly describe how knowledge of DNA and genetics can help in my life. The Significance and Importance of deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) as the Molecule of Inheritance The significance and importance of DNA “is the body’s instruction manual for making you who you are. It is present in any living being. It carries all the instructions and materials the body needs to function”(Leving, 2008). The DNA in cells is all the same for individuals, which create a specific identity for each individual. Discuss Briefly the structure of the DNA Molecule...
Words: 1128 - Pages: 5
...The muscles also undergo more wear and tear and depletion compared to someone who is sedentary. Jeukendrup and Gleeson corroborated this statement having reviewed several studies that concluded that the more intense an individual exercises the more the oxidation which results in the breakdown of amino acids hence a greater demand by the body to replenish amino acids by consuming more protein.2 Protein intake for optimal athletic performance goes beyond the simple recommendation of grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day. It is important to consider protein intake timing as well as amounts that best enable recovery after exercise and support muscle growth/repair throughout the day. In addition, it is also important to consider the types of protein that best support muscle protein synthesis following exercise.2 The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends that high-quality proteins be consumed. It highlights milk-derived whey protein isolate and casein and egg white and soy protein isolate as proteins that provide essential amino acids that are readily taken up by muscle to optimize nitrogen balance and muscle protein...
Words: 2403 - Pages: 10
...products are available to the mass consumer, the company’s main focus is to provide affordable, NCAA compliant supplements to collegiate athletic programs. Our corporate office is located in Kent, Ohio with expectations to expand within the first year. The manufacturing plant is located in the neighboring city of Revenna, Ohio. Flash supplements plans to purchase another plant in the next six months to a year. The company was started and is completely owned by Nate Vance. Former members of “Cytosport” nutrition will be involved with product research, along with former NFL nutritionist “Joe Schmoe”. Objectives: The objectives of “Flash supplements” are listed below. 1. To create and sale a line of 3-10 nutritional products to College athletic programs. 2. To provide our nutritional supplements to 15% of Colleges/Universities in the country by the end of year one. 3. Increase sales by 5% each year. 4. Be the main source for athletic nutrition for at least 50% of College athletic programs by the end of year 7. Mission: Enhancing the potential of those we serve. Keys to Success: * Maintain and improve on relations with collegiate athletic programs. * Create an aggressive and effective marketing plan in order to increase company recognition. * Implement an effective financial plan. * Work with athletic programs to create and develop new and NCAA legal nutritional supplements. * Stay on top of nationwide nutritional trends in order...
Words: 1800 - Pages: 8
...Second Final Business Analysis Project Assignment TA: Jason Steinberg (jss467) Product: GNC offers a diverse array of health and wellness products that all promote consumer weight loss, strength gain, and increased athletic ability. GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified 100% Whey Protein is one of the firm’s top-selling products and is the most popular whey protein offered by GNC. This particular line of whey protein benefits all consumers from athletes and fitness enthusiasts to the average buyer looking to lose weight and improve overall strength and conditioning. GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified 100% Whey Protein serves as both a daily meal replacement and as a supplement for workouts to aid in muscle recovery and development. The hydrolysates in the whey protein help the body’s cells process, store, and release amino acids in order to accelerate time needed for the body to recuperate. This is important for athletes who are straining their bodies regularly and need to be functioning well at a cellular level. Whey protein hydrolysates meet daily protein requirements and maximize muscle growth, helping to satiate feelings of hunger thus cutting fat and lowering body fat percentage in consumers. GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified 100% Whey Protein is offered in chocolate and vanilla flavors to satisfy customers’ tastes and preferences, thereby appealing to a wider range of people and prospective buyers. One of GNC’s biggest competitors is Bodybuilding.com, an online retailer...
Words: 1305 - Pages: 6
...and young adults throughout Jamaica and concerns have been raised regarding the ingredients in energy drinks and their potential negative effects on health. These drinks are consumed for the purpose of providing an extra energy boost. These drinks are also used for their purported athletic-performance-enhancing effects, improved concentration, and weight loss. Factors that contribute to the consumption of energy drinks in Jamaica Effect of caffeine and vitamin contents in local energy drinks on one’s energy boost Most energy drinks contain caffeine, which literature has demonstrated to improve both mental and athletic performance. Several studies have also found that moderate amounts...
Words: 606 - Pages: 3
...Substances found in plant foods that are not essential nutrients but may have health-promoting properties are phytochemicals 2 Which is NOT an example of moderation in your diet and lifestyle? Going back for seconds on all dinner items, rather than just the item you like best 3 All of the following are macronutrients except vitamins 4 All of the following are macronutrients lipids carbohydrates protein 5 Which of the following statements about proteins is false? Proteins are made of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. 6 following statements about proteins are true Proteins differ based on the combinations of amino acids used in each type of protein. Proteins are composed of amino acids. Dietary protein from animal sources better matches the amino acid needs of humans compared to dietary protein derived from plants sources. 7 If you know you are going to order dessert at dinner tonight, which of these choices would illustrate the concept of balancing your choices? Choosing a salad with fat-free salad dressing for lunch 8 With the exception of _______, all the classes of nutrients are involved in forming and maintaining the body’s structure. vitamins 9 Gram per gram, ______ provide the most kcalories. lipids 10 A deficient intake of _______ is known to produce osteoporosis. calcium 11 Some nutrient deficiencies occur quickly, whereas others take more time to develop. Which of the following nutrient deficiencies are listed in the order...
Words: 7648 - Pages: 31
