Athletic Performance and Protein Intake.ppt

Athletic Performance and Protein Intake Protein Basics Proteins are molecules have many enzymatic and structural functions related to the growth, maintenance and repair. The goal of dietary protein intake is to contribute the amino acids necessary to assimilate proteins for skeletal structures and hormones, function as cell membrane receptors and maintain fluid balance. Protein Synthesis For athletes in training their goal is to maintain or increase lean body mass (FFM) An increase in muscle size and thus mass is caused by an increase in protein synthesis. Increased protein synthesis is reflected by an positive nitrogen balance... Anabolic environment. Muscle mass maintenance (endurance athletes) is sustained by discouraging protein degradation. Protein degradation is reflected in a negative nitrogen balance... Catabolic environment. Dietary Protein Requirements The RDA for protein in normal sedentary individuals is 0.8g/kgBW (1kg=2.2lbs) For a 130lbs person=(130/2.2)*0.8 = 47g For a 180lbs person=(180/2.2)*0.8 = 65g Athletes have increased protein needs compared to sedentary people but there is some debate about how much protein athletes really need... Protein and Athletes General belief: Endurance performance = CHO intake Strength/Power performance = protein intake But this is not true. All athletes have an increased need over sedentary people for dietary protein. Goal of endurance athletes: provide amino acids for energy , maintain FFM Goal of resistance athletes: gain/maintain FFM Protein Needs in Athletes Endurance Athletes: Protein oxidation occurs as an energy source After prolonged or high intensity exercise a negative net protein balance is seen Training seems to have a protein sparing effect, protein oxidation during exercise decreases with training Recommendations, agreed upon by most researchers: 1.2-1.8g/kgBW For 130lbs person (1.5g/kgBW)= 88g For 180lbs person (1.5g/kgBW)= 122g Meeting dietary protein needs in Athletes... Endurance: Ex: Tour de