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D.4. Nutritional strategies

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D.4.1. State the approximate glycogen content of specific skeletal muscle fibre types.

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D.4.2. Describe, with reference to exercise intensity, typical athletic activities requiring high rates of muscle glycogen utilization.

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D.4.3. Discuss the pattern of muscle glycogen use in skeletal muscle fibre types during exercise of various intensities.

D.4.4. Define the term glycemic index (GI).

D.4.5. List food with low and high glycemic indexes.

D.4.6. Explain the relevance of GI with regard to carbohydrate consumption by athletes pre- and post-competition.

D.4.7. Discuss the interaction of carbohydrate loading and training programme modification prior to competition.

D.4.8. State the reasons for adding sodium and carbohydrate to water for the endurance athlete.

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D.4.9. Discuss the use of nutritional ergogenic aids in sports.

D.4.10. State the daily recommended intake of protein for adult male and female non-athletes.

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D.4.11. List sources of protein for vegetarian and non- vegetarian athletes.

D.4.12. Discuss the significance of strength and endurance training on the recommended protein intake for male and female athletes.

D.4.13. Outline the possible harmful effects of excessive protein intake.