Describe the hazards of using anabolic steroids and human growth hormone as ways of improving physical performance
What will be an ideal response?
Among the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic practices is the taking of anabolic steroids. These drugs are derived from the male sex hormone testosterone, which promotes the development of male characteristics and lean body mass. Athletes who take steroids do so to stimulate muscle bulking. The known toxic side effects of steroids include, but are not limited to, extreme aggression and hostility, heart disease, and liver damage. Taking these drugs is a form of cheating. Other athletes are put in the difficult position of either conceding an unfair advantage to competitors who use steroids or taking steroids and accepting the risk of harmful side effects. Athletes, especially young athletes, should not be forced to make such a choice.
A wide range of athletes, including weightlifters, baseball players, cyclists, and track and field participants use HGH (human growth hormone) to build lean tissue and improve athletic performance. The athletes use HGH, believing the injectable hormone will provide the benefits of anabolic steroids without the dangerous side effects. Taken in large quantities, HGH causes the disease acromegaly, in which the body becomes huge and the organs and bones overenlarge. Other effects include diabetes, thyroid disorder, heart disease, menstrual irregularities, diminished sexual desire, and shortened life span.
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a. no animal foods of any kind. b. eggs, but no other animal foods. c. dairy, but no other animal foods. d. no "red" meat. e. fruit only.
An ovo-vegetarian will eat all of the following EXCEPT
A. cheese. B. apples. C. bagels. D. omelet.
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A) It stimulates the kidneys to increase blood pressure. B) It activates the thirst mechanism and triggers the release of ADH from the pituitary. C) It stimulates the kidneys to convert vitamin D to calcitriol. D) It assists in the removal of CO2 from the blood.
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healthy. In addition to eating a well-balanced diet, what other Dietary Guideline recommendation should Brittany follow to improve her overall dietary health? A) Reduce psychological stress B) Avoid foodborne illness by cleaning hands and surfaces and cooking food properly C) Follow a regular sleep schedule D) Develop a spiritual belief system