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What is the purpose of the first line of defense?

KIN 6026 – Sport and Exercise Nutrition for Peak Performance (F2F with Professor Robinson) In class, we compared the potential performance-enhancing benefits of both vegan and ketogenic diets.  Step 1: Select a dietary intervention: Vegan (plant-based) diet Ketogenic (high-fat, very-low-carbohydrate) diet Step 2: Select a performance field: Endurance Sports (aerobic dominant) Strength/Power Sports (anaerobic dominant) Step 3: Present evidence that the selected dietary intervention enhances performance in the selected performance field. List and discuss at least three specific roles/mechanism of how the dietary intervention improves sports performance (particularly compared to the other intervention). Support your answer with evidence from the literature, when possible. Consider any of the following for discussion: Roles of macronutrients in energy production and body composition changes, types of fatty acids and their role in inflammation, specific types of carbohydrate (starches, sugars, fiber) and their impact on blood sugar and hormone regulation, micronutrient composition and nutrient density (what differing diet plans may lack), and practicality and sustainability of the selected diet plan.

KIN 6026 – Sport and Exercise Nutrition for Peak Performance You are training for your first triathlon (half-Ironman distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run), and you’re trying to figure out the best fueling strategy. One friend is encouraging you to follow a ketogenic diet, while another friend advises against this, encouraging you to consume a relatively high carbohydrate diet. Which is the better approach for high performance and why? Please discuss evidence-based nutrient recommendations for total carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake per day, as well as fueling goals immediately pre, during, and post training sessions and/or competition. In addition to macronutrients, how should you hydrate during and rehydrate following exercise (i.e., how do you know how much fluid to drink?). Please address water and/or sports drinks, and which is most appropriate. 

Which of the following are considered cardinal signs of inflammation? Select ALL that apply.

Which type of wound closure is done on  clean or clean-contaminated wounds that are closed immediately? 

When talking about incision care in the orthopedic patient, cold packs are used for 2-3 days to minimize swelling and bruising; and warm packs are used for 3-7 days to help with comfort and healing.

Up to _______% of bacteria can be removed by wound lavage. 

Which of the following materials might be used in the tertiary layer of a bandage?

It is okay if a drain runs under the suture line, as long as it does not exit through the initial incision. 

The __________ is caused due to infection by parasite.