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Homework
Part I
This homework is designed to get you to critically think about the content from the text chapter and course lecture. Answer the following questions in your own words:
A. What are the main energy systems that are being used by strength and power athletes?
B. What is fueling these systems?
C. Following up from question B, what do you feel are the most important macros for the strength/power athlete? And do you think supplements like creatine would be important?
D. What would be the caloric range (REE) for a 43 year old male who weighs 183 lbs be? Show your work.
E. How many grams of carbs (per kg of bw) should a strength/power athlete eat after exercise?
F. How much protein should a strength/power athlete consume if they are 76 kilos?
Part II
A. What are the main energy systems that are being used for team sports?
B. What is the most critical macronutrient needed for team sport athletes?
C. Why is carb consumption immediately after team sports complete their training or match important?
D. What are some factors (name at least 2) that relate to why we don't just suggest a certain amount of protein for an entire team?
E. What are the main concerns for team sport athletes regarding the loss of vitamins and minerais?
F. When athletes come for pre-season and initially progress the amount of time, they spend outdoors on the turf to help their bodies adapt to the heat, humidity, and temperature variation on the surface, what would you call this?
G. lf the baseball team is out playing a double header and needs food between games that begin at 9am and 2pm, what would you suggest they consume?