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What is hyperinsulinism primarily associated with?
What is hyperinsulinism primarily associated with?
What role does insulin play in the body?
What role does insulin play in the body?
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive carbohydrate intake?
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive carbohydrate intake?
What can indicate that insulin levels are too high?
What can indicate that insulin levels are too high?
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What is glucagon's relationship to insulin?
What is glucagon's relationship to insulin?
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Which of the following best describes the approach promoted by CrossFit regarding exercise?
Which of the following best describes the approach promoted by CrossFit regarding exercise?
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What is the most critical factor in maintaining healthy insulin levels?
What is the most critical factor in maintaining healthy insulin levels?
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What happens to cells when they are exposed to too much insulin?
What happens to cells when they are exposed to too much insulin?
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What risk factors are mentioned that are associated with too much insulin?
What risk factors are mentioned that are associated with too much insulin?
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What is the primary consequence of atherogenic disease as described?
What is the primary consequence of atherogenic disease as described?
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What analogy is used to explain the receptor downgrade phenomenon?
What analogy is used to explain the receptor downgrade phenomenon?
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What health condition do physicians tend to prioritize over cancer and heart disease?
What health condition do physicians tend to prioritize over cancer and heart disease?
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What is a key dietary strategy mentioned to avoid heart disease?
What is a key dietary strategy mentioned to avoid heart disease?
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Which statement best describes the category of foods recommended?
Which statement best describes the category of foods recommended?
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What is necessary to achieve top performance according to the passage?
What is necessary to achieve top performance according to the passage?
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What misconception about fat is addressed?
What misconception about fat is addressed?
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Which of the following is an indicator that a food item may not be healthy?
Which of the following is an indicator that a food item may not be healthy?
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What does Barry Sears imply about the relationship between diet and performance?
What does Barry Sears imply about the relationship between diet and performance?
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What type of foods are considered 'not food' according to the passage?
What type of foods are considered 'not food' according to the passage?
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In terms of nutrition and performance, what should athletes focus on?
In terms of nutrition and performance, what should athletes focus on?
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What might happen if an athlete becomes too lean?
What might happen if an athlete becomes too lean?
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What should an athlete do if they reach their desired leanness?
What should an athlete do if they reach their desired leanness?
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When making nutritional modifications, what factor should primarily guide the decision?
When making nutritional modifications, what factor should primarily guide the decision?
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What is the formula used for determining nutritional prescriptions?
What is the formula used for determining nutritional prescriptions?
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What condition is primarily linked to hyperinsulinism according to the provided content?
What condition is primarily linked to hyperinsulinism according to the provided content?
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Is there a difference in nutritional needs based on gender or age?
Is there a difference in nutritional needs based on gender or age?
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What has shifted in understanding the cause of heart disease?
What has shifted in understanding the cause of heart disease?
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How does the French diet differ from the American diet in relation to heart disease, according to the content?
How does the French diet differ from the American diet in relation to heart disease, according to the content?
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Which dietary elements are recommended to avoid coronary heart disease?
Which dietary elements are recommended to avoid coronary heart disease?
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What does the content imply about the consumption of sugar?
What does the content imply about the consumption of sugar?
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Study Notes
CrossFit Nutrition
- CrossFit nutrition philosophy is contrarian and challenges the understanding of optimal nutrition.
- Nutrition strategies are focused on avoiding disease and optimizing performance.
- The CrossFit message emphasizes the importance of eating real food and avoiding processed foods.
Hyperinsulinism
- Hyperinsulinism is the root cause of the "deadly quartet" (upper-body obesity, glucose intolerance, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension).
- Hyperinsulinism is caused by consuming too much carbohydrate.
- Insulin is crucial for storing energy in cells and is produced by the pancreas.
- Insulin resistance is caused by excessive exposure to insulin, making cells less responsive to its effects.
The French Paradox
- The French paradox demonstrates how a high-fat diet, coupled with low sugar consumption, does not necessarily lead to heart disease.
- Americans consume significantly higher amounts of sugar compared to the French.
Avoiding Coronary Heart Disease
- Key principles for avoiding heart disease:
- Eat a diet of meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar.
- Consume foods that are fresh, whole, and unprocessed.
- Minimize processed foods, sugary drinks, and refined carbohydrates.
- Genetic predisposition to heart disease can be mitigated by dietary choices.
Optimizing Performance
- Optimizing performance requires meticulous dietary tracking and controlling macronutrients.
- Weighing and measuring food can enhance performance, as it fosters controlled intake of meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and zero sugar.
- The formula for calculating optimal nutrition is based on an individual’s lean body mass and activity level.
- Leaning out too much can impair performance.
- Adjusting fat intake can impact performance.
- Increasing fat intake for individuals who are lean can potentially enhance performance.
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