261 A Christian Guide to Body Stewardship, Diet and Exercise MyPlate: The current nutrition guide published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that depicts a place setting consisting of a plate and glass divided into five food groups (e.g., fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy). MyPlate replaced MyPyramid in 2011. Neutral shoes: Type of shoe that typically does not have any motion control features. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS): A condition characterized by intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms related to the ingestion of gluten-containing foods in the absence of celiac disease and wheat allergy. Nonessential amino acids: An amino acid that can be made by humans thus is not essential to the human diet. There are 11 nonessential amino acids: alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, and tyrosine. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT): Energy expended from anything other than sleeping, eating or exercise. Non-linear periodization: A type of periodization that varies the different training phases by adjusting exercise selection, volume, and intensity. Norepinephrine: A hormone that is released by the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nerves that functions as a neurotransmitter. Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. Nutrient density: A method of classifying food based off the nutrients they provide (e.g., vitamins, minerals, fiber). Examples of nutrient dense foods include milk, vegetables, protein foods, and grains. Nutrient timing: The application of knowing what and when to eat before, during and after exercise. Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Obesity: A condition of being grossly overweight or fat. Equates to a body mass index (BMI) rating of 30.0 or higher. Omega-3 fatty acids: Unsaturated fatty acids, mainly found in fish oils, that have three double bonds within the hydrocarbon chain. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids include walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, salmon, and fish oil. Omege-6 fatty acids: Family of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acids that have a final carbon-carbon double bond in the sixth bond (counting from the methyl end). Foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids include sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, safflower oil, soy, and corn oils. Olympic lifting: A type of strength (power) training in which athletes attempt to lift near maximum loads that are mounted on barbells.
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