Nutrition

In addition to sugar content, high consumption of sports drinks among youth is a concern because they are also a source of added

sodium

The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend including muscle-strengthening activities in your fitness program on at least _____ nonconsecutive days per week.

2 to 3

If you drink the whole bottle of this sports drink, you would consume ______ kcal.

200

How many servings are there in each container of this sports drink?

4 servings

If you drink the whole bottle of this sports drink, you would consume ______ grams of sugar.

56

Measuring your heart rate can provide an estimate of workout intensity. An aerobic zone is typically characterized by a maximum heart rate in the range of

70% to 80%

(Examine the Nutrition Facts label of a sports drink and answer the following questions.) What is the serving size for this sports drink?

8 fluid ounces (1 cup)

Determine the differences between exercise and physical activity.

Exercise - activities that are planned, repetitive, and intended to improve physical fitness Physical activity - Any movement of skeletal muscles that requires energy

Protein impacts muscle mass, and the fact is that the vast majority of athletes and college students do not meet their daily protein recommendations.

False

Determine whether each factor increases or decreases with regular, moderate physical activity.

Increased by Physical Activity - Body weight, flexibility and balance, quality of life, muscle mass and strength Reduced by Physical Activity - Blood pressure, dementia, stress and fatigue, cancer risk

Overall, recovery from resistance training requires a combination (3:1 ratio) of _____ and high-quality protein.

carbohydrates