Exam 10: Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

What is the minimum amount of kcal he should consume on any given day?

What forms the basis for planning an athlete's diet?

One drink of an alcoholic beverage contains approximately how many kcal?

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

Which intervention is likely to have the smallest impact on performance?

The primary active ingredient in caffeine is ____.

An athlete diagnosed with celiac disease will need to follow a ____ diet to prevent flare-ups of symptoms that can interfere with training and performance.

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once. a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH g. Not effective as a performance enhancer h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds -Omega-3 fatty acids

Given the alcohol content of most alcoholic beverages in the U.S., what effect does the consumption of alcohol likely have on hydration status?

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once. a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH g. Not effective as a performance enhancer h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds -Caffeine

Muscle glycogen is resynthesized at its highest rate immediately after exercise.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published very specific guidelines for the amount and timing of fluid intake during prolonged endurance exercise.

Studies have found that college athletes consume more alcoholic drinks per week, binge drink, and engage in risky behaviors more often than nonathletes.

He wants to consume 8 grams of CHO daily when training during racing season. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

It makes sense for athletes engaged in prolonged endurance exercise to consume carbohydrates to improve performance and delay fatigue, but there is little evidence to suggest that such a strategy is beneficial.

As the time before the onset of exercise increases, the amount of carbohydrate that can be tolerated increases.

Studies in the general population suggest that probiotics are beneficial to the immune system, but studies in athletes have not been conclusive.

A daily caffeine intake of up to ____ mg does not seem to affect an athlete's hydration or electrolyte status.

Caffeine is not on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's list of banned stimulants.

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once. a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH g. Not effective as a performance enhancer h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds -DHEA