Question 1

Distance runners often consume a low-fat diet, which is associated with a low vitamin E intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic.
-Daily intake more critical to ensure adequate tissue concentrations

Accepted Answer

A)  Water-soluble vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
A)  Water-soluble vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 3

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are often referred to as _____ foods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are often...

Question 4

There is disagreement about the role of antioxidant supplements for endurance athletes, but there is widespread agreement that these athletes should include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin A from food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A is a difficult vitamin to obtain from food. 
B)  Low vitamin A intake from food is rare. 
C)  Vitamin A intake generally reflects fruit and vegetable intake. 
D)  Vitamin A intake generally reflects energy intake. 
A)  Vitamin A is a difficult vitamin to obtain from food. 
B)  Low vitamin A intake from food is rare. 
C)  Vitamin A intake generally reflects fruit and vegetable intake. 
D)  Vitamin A intake generally reflects energy intake.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes average vitamin intakes by sedentary adults in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate 
B)  Adequate 
C)  Excessive 
A)  Inadequate 
B)  Adequate 
C)  Excessive

Question 7

Explain how vitamin inadequacies and excesses can occur and why either might be detrimental to performance and health.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin inadequacies can occur when a pe

Question 8

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A as retinol 
B)  Vitamin A as beta-carotene 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A as retinol 
B)  Vitamin A as beta-carotene 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 9

The majority of studies conducted in athletes suggest that vitamin B12 injections boost red blood cell production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Use each answer only once.
-Vitamin C

Accepted Answer

A) Part of enzymes and coenzymes that regulate energy reactions 
B) Has antioxidative properties 
C) Needs intrinsic factor for absorption 
D) Needed for proper red blood cell formation 
E) Fat-soluble vitamin with low potential for toxicity 
A) Part of enzymes and coenzymes that regulate energy reactions 
B) Has antioxidative properties 
C) Needs intrinsic factor for absorption 
D) Needed for proper red blood cell formation 
E) Fat-soluble vitamin with low potential for toxicity

Question 11

The vitamin contained in coenzymes necessary for oxidation-reduction reactions in the production of ATP is:

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  vitamin B6. 
D)  vitamin B12. 
A)  thiamin. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  vitamin B6. 
D)  vitamin B12.

Question 12

Classify vitamins and describe their general and specific roles.

Accepted Answer

Vitamins are essential organic compounds

Question 13

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble.
-Vitamin E

Accepted Answer

A)  Water-soluble vitamin 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamin 
A)  Water-soluble vitamin 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamin

Question 14

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic.
-Excess generally excreted via the urine

Accepted Answer

A)  Water-soluble vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
A)  Water-soluble vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 15

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B12 deficiency is:

Accepted Answer

A)  one who is vegetarian. 
B)  one who is lactose intolerant. 
C)  one with no or low exposure to UV light. 
D)  one with hypervitaminosis A. 
A)  one who is vegetarian. 
B)  one who is lactose intolerant. 
C)  one with no or low exposure to UV light. 
D)  one with hypervitaminosis A.

Question 16

A mild to moderate lack of a vitamin that does not result in any recognizable medical signs or symptoms is referred to as a _____ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A mild to moderate lack of a...

Question 17

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic.
-Stored in adipose cells

Accepted Answer

A)  Water-soluble vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
A)  Water-soluble vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 18

What is oxidative stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage that occurs due to the imbalance between antioxidants and pro-oxidants 
B)  The additional burden put on the lungs to deliver oxygen during intense exercise 
C)  A series of oxidation/reduction reactions necessary for the production of ATP 
D)  The result of a subclinical or clinical B-complex vitamin deficiency 
A)  Damage that occurs due to the imbalance between antioxidants and pro-oxidants 
B)  The additional burden put on the lungs to deliver oxygen during intense exercise 
C)  A series of oxidation/reduction reactions necessary for the production of ATP 
D)  The result of a subclinical or clinical B-complex vitamin deficiency

Question 19

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When supplemented at high doses, the vitamin that may be toxic to nervous tissue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  vitamin B6. 
A)  thiamin. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  vitamin B6.

Distance runners often consume a low-fat diet, which is associated with a low vitamin E intake.

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Daily intake more critical to ensure adequate tissue concentrations

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are often referred to as _____ foods.

There is disagreement about the role of antioxidant supplements for endurance athletes, but there is widespread agreement that these athletes should include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in their diets.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin A from food?

Which of the following best describes average vitamin intakes by sedentary adults in the U.S.?

Explain how vitamin inadequacies and excesses can occur and why either might be detrimental to performance and health.

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

The majority of studies conducted in athletes suggest that vitamin B12 injections boost red blood cell production.

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Vitamin C

The vitamin contained in coenzymes necessary for oxidation-reduction reactions in the production of ATP is:

Classify vitamins and describe their general and specific roles.

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Vitamin E

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Excess generally excreted via the urine

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B12 deficiency is:

A mild to moderate lack of a vitamin that does not result in any recognizable medical signs or symptoms is referred to as a _____ deficiency.

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Stored in adipose cells

What is oxidative stress?

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

When supplemented at high doses, the vitamin that may be toxic to nervous tissue is:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Distance runners often consume a low-fat diet, which is associated with a low vitamin E intake.

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Daily intake more critical to ensure adequate tissue concentrations

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods are often referred to as _____ foods.

There is disagreement about the role of antioxidant supplements for endurance athletes, but there is widespread agreement that these athletes should include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in their diets.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin A from food?

Which of the following best describes average vitamin intakes by sedentary adults in the U.S.?

Explain how vitamin inadequacies and excesses can occur and why either might be detrimental to performance and health.

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

The majority of studies conducted in athletes suggest that vitamin B12 injections boost red blood cell production.

Match the vitamin with the statement that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Vitamin C

The vitamin contained in coenzymes necessary for oxidation-reduction reactions in the production of ATP is:

Classify vitamins and describe their general and specific roles.

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Vitamin E

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Excess generally excreted via the urine

The athlete who is most likely to manifest a clinical vitamin B12 deficiency is:

A mild to moderate lack of a vitamin that does not result in any recognizable medical signs or symptoms is referred to as a _____ deficiency.

indicate the type of vitamin most closely associated with each characteristic. -Stored in adipose cells

What is oxidative stress?

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

When supplemented at high doses, the vitamin that may be toxic to nervous tissue is:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters