Amenorrhea - An abnormal cessation of menstrual periods., Anaerobic activity - An activity in which the muscles are using oxygen faster than the heart and lungs can deliver it., Carbohydrate loading - A technique used by endurance athletes to trick the muscles into storing more glycogen for extra energy., Diuretic - A substance that increases urine production., Electrolyte - Salts and minerals that can conduct electrical impulses in the body. Common human electrolytes are sodium chloride, potassium, and calcium., Emetic - A substance that causes vomiting., Energy management - Conscious consideration of the relationship between energy intake from food and energy output from exercise., Ergogenic aid - Any substances designed to enhance strength and endurance., Female Athlete Triad - A set of three related medical problems – disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis – common among female athletes., Aerobic activity - An activity that uses large muscles and is done at a moderate, steady pace for long periods. The heart and lungs can meet the muscles’ oxygen needs throughout an aerobic activity., Glycemic index - A measure of the speed at which various carbohydrates are digested into glucose, absorbed, and enter the bloodstream., Glycogen - The body’s storage form of glucose, Lactic acid - A product formed in the muscles because of the incomplete breakdown of glucose during anaerobic activity., Recovery - The phase after exercise when glycogen levels are replenished to pre-exercise levels.,

2.04 Sports Nutrition Vocabulary

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