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Questions and Answers
True or false: Macronutrients are the primary nutrients in our diet, opposite of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals?
True or false: Macronutrients are the primary nutrients in our diet, opposite of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals?
True (A)
True or false: Counting macros along with calories is often considered a superior approach for achieving goals like weight loss and muscle growth?
True or false: Counting macros along with calories is often considered a superior approach for achieving goals like weight loss and muscle growth?
True (A)
True or false: There are five types of macronutrients: fats, carbs, protein, alcohol, and minerals?
True or false: There are five types of macronutrients: fats, carbs, protein, alcohol, and minerals?
False (B)
True or false: Carbs and protein each have about 9 calories per gram?
True or false: Carbs and protein each have about 9 calories per gram?
True or false: Macros play only the role of providing energy in the body?
True or false: Macros play only the role of providing energy in the body?
What is acute muscle soreness and how does it occur?
What is acute muscle soreness and how does it occur?
Explain the process of chemical and fluid buildup in muscle tissue during vigorous exercise.
Explain the process of chemical and fluid buildup in muscle tissue during vigorous exercise.
What happens to the muscle power when acute muscle soreness occurs?
What happens to the muscle power when acute muscle soreness occurs?
What are the symptoms of acute muscle soreness and how does it differ from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
What are the symptoms of acute muscle soreness and how does it differ from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
What is the timeframe for experiencing acute muscle soreness after a workout?
What is the timeframe for experiencing acute muscle soreness after a workout?
Flashcards
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
Primary nutrients in our diet, responsible for providing energy and building blocks for the body. Examples include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients
Micronutrients
Essential nutrients required in small amounts for various bodily functions. Examples include vitamins and minerals.
Counting Macros
Counting Macros
Tracking intake of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) in addition to total calories.
Acute Muscle Soreness
Acute Muscle Soreness
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Chemical Buildup
Chemical Buildup
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Fluid Buildup
Fluid Buildup
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Acute Muscle Soreness Effect
Acute Muscle Soreness Effect
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DOMS
DOMS
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Acute vs DOMS
Acute vs DOMS
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Acute Muscle Soreness Timeline
Acute Muscle Soreness Timeline
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Study Notes
Understanding Macronutrients
- "Macros" refers to macronutrients, the primary nutrients essential for our diet, contrasting with micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
- Four main types of macronutrients: fats, carbohydrates, protein, and alcohol.
- Macronutrients provide energy, measured in calories.
Caloric Content of Macronutrients
- Carbohydrates and protein yield approximately 4 calories per gram.
- Alcohol yields about 7 calories per gram.
- Fats are the most calorie-dense, providing 9 calories per gram.
Importance of Macro Counting
- Tracking both macros and calories is often viewed as a superior strategy for achieving fitness goals, such as weight loss and muscle growth.
- Understanding macronutrient values helps tailor dietary approaches for specific fitness objectives.
Muscle Soreness
- Engaging in intense workouts can lead to acute muscle soreness due to chemical and fluid buildup in muscle tissue.
- Acute muscle soreness occurs directly after vigorous exercise and typically subsides after a short rest.
- A different type of soreness develops approximately 8 hours post-workout, intensifying over 24 hours, known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
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Test your knowledge on macronutrients and learn more about the primary nutrients in your diet with this quick quiz! Discover what macros are and how they differ from micronutrients like vitamins and minerals.
