For those exercising

[Jeff D.]

I was going to keep this for the next weight gain thread but from the thread about eggs I have decided to post some info about fats. I have recently done some studying on crabohydrates, proteins, and fats and producing energy(ATP). For those that do not know 1 gram of carbohydrate produces about 38 ATP. Proteins will produce a little bit more but fats produce twice the amount of ATP per gram then carbohydrates. The idea is that when you exercise to gain weight and build muscle you should eat things high in omega fatty acids. Not things like oreos but things like fish and eggs and if you can tolerate them, nuts. You will also need your carbs and proteins but just remember not to cut fats out of your diet and keep with it as you will get the best gains from that. It's late and I'm tired so I'm sure I missed something so ask me any questions you can fire at me and I will try to answer them if I didn't post in the clearest way.

 

[BWS1982]

I was aware of these concepts and ATP usage, but not of any of the actual numbers, good info Jeff.

 

[Guest]

I was under the impression that people with Crohn's have trouble absorbing the nutrients from food (malabsorbtion), thus why people with crohn's loose alot of weight?

This true? if so..
Is malabsorbtion only a problem when one is flaring?
Does food absorb normally when not in flare?

 

[BWS1982]

It's primarily a problem with small intestinal Crohns inflammation, but can be present in any Crohns due to the simple fact of suffering decreasing appetite, restricted diet, bedridden status, or other metabolic issues. Also depends on where in the small intestine one may have inflammation too.

The assumption is you are in remission if you aren't flaring, and in theory, absorption should occur normally, but scarring or residual symptoms can still interfere with absorption, long after a flare has subsided.

 

[ladyB]

I'd think one real way to find out if your body is absorbing nutrients is to get bloodwork and see how deficient you ar e in your nutrients.

 

[Guest]

I had a recent blood test by my GP and I know that the iron levels were
good at the time, so im thiking this would suggest absorbtion is ok at current time.

 

[BWS1982]

Yes but iron may be absorbed in a different location than other nutrients, or, your diet may consist of a plentiful amount of iron, so absorption may still be impaired, but your intake is offsetting it. See about a full profile if possible, it may tell otherwise, or it may have the same outcome.