Question 1

Half of the thiamin found in the body is found in skeletal muscle because thiamin is needed to help produce ATP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What effect do vitamin B12 injections have in healthy athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase red blood cell production 
B)  Increase oxygen delivery to cells 
C)  Delay the onset of fatigue 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Increase red blood cell production 
B)  Increase oxygen delivery to cells 
C)  Delay the onset of fatigue 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble.
-Beta-carotene

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What vitamin(s) is/are only found in foods of animal origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B1 
B)  Vitamin B6 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Vitamin B1 
B)  Vitamin B6 
C)  Vitamin B12 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

The intake of which vitamin is likely to be low in both sedentary and athletic populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Thiamin 
B)  Riboflavin 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 6

What effect does vitamin C supplementation have on colds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduces the risk for the onset of a cold 
B)  Reduces the duration of a cold 
C)  Reduces the severity of a cold 
D)  b and c 
A)  Reduces the risk for the onset of a cold 
B)  Reduces the duration of a cold 
C)  Reduces the severity of a cold 
D)  b and c

Question 7

read the paragraph below and indicate whether the athlete's statements are correct or incorrect:
A distance athlete explains why he is taking a vitamin E supplement. He states: "Most people don't realize it but oxygen has both beneficial and harmful effects. I try to counter the harmful effects by taking a vitamin E supplement. Most studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation has a positive effect on endurance performance. Besides, recent studies have shown that there is a health benefit to vitamin E supplements. I'm concerned that my vitamin E intake may be low since I purposefully keep my calorie intake low so I don't gain any body fat and I follow a low-fat diet. Someone told me that when you take high levels of vitamin E it actually has an opposite effect and it is no longer works as an antioxidant, but I don't think that is true."
-Vitamin E intake may be low when calorie and fat intakes are low.

Accepted Answer

A)  Correct statement 
B)  Incorrect statement 
A)  Correct statement 
B)  Incorrect statement

Question 8

Milk and milk products are excellent sources of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B1 (thiamin). 
B)  vitamin B2 (riboflavin). 
C)  vitamin B3 (niacin). 
D)  vitamin C. 
A)  vitamin B1 (thiamin). 
B)  vitamin B2 (riboflavin). 
C)  vitamin B3 (niacin). 
D)  vitamin C.

Question 9

Which statement best explains why severe B vitamin deficiencies can lead to fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  B vitamins are a source of energy (calories). 
B)  Absorption of carbohydrate is decreased. 
C)  Oxygen needed for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells. 
D)  Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts. 
A)  B vitamins are a source of energy (calories). 
B)  Absorption of carbohydrate is decreased. 
C)  Oxygen needed for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells. 
D)  Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts.

Question 10

The amount of a vitamin needed each day may vary based on gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The formation of free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of antioxidants circulating in the blood. 
B)  the amount of antioxidants consumed as supplements. 
C)  exercise intensity and duration. 
D)  lack of cardiovascular fitness. 
A)  the amount of antioxidants circulating in the blood. 
B)  the amount of antioxidants consumed as supplements. 
C)  exercise intensity and duration. 
D)  lack of cardiovascular fitness.

Question 12

Overconsumption of which vitamin is most likely to result in toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A (retinol) 
B)  Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 
C)  Vitamin B1 (thiamin) 
D)  Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 
A)  Vitamin A (retinol) 
B)  Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 
C)  Vitamin B1 (thiamin) 
D)  Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Question 13

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

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 14

read the paragraph below and indicate whether the athlete's statements are correct or incorrect:
A distance athlete explains why he is taking a vitamin E supplement. He states: "Most people don't realize it but oxygen has both beneficial and harmful effects. I try to counter the harmful effects by taking a vitamin E supplement. Most studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation has a positive effect on endurance performance. Besides, recent studies have shown that there is a health benefit to vitamin E supplements. I'm concerned that my vitamin E intake may be low since I purposefully keep my calorie intake low so I don't gain any body fat and I follow a low-fat diet. Someone told me that when you take high levels of vitamin E it actually has an opposite effect and it is no longer works as an antioxidant, but I don't think that is true."
-Oxygen has both beneficial and harmful effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Correct statement 
B)  Incorrect statement 
A)  Correct statement 
B)  Incorrect statement

Question 15

According to the current body of scientific research, what effect does exercise have on an athlete's vitamin requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases the need substantially, making vitamin supplementation necessary 
B)  Increases the need substantially, but supplementation not necessary 
C)  Increases the need slightly, but supplementation not necessary 
D)  Increases the need slightly, making vitamin supplementation necessary 
A)  Increases the need substantially, making vitamin supplementation necessary 
B)  Increases the need substantially, but supplementation not necessary 
C)  Increases the need slightly, but supplementation not necessary 
D)  Increases the need slightly, making vitamin supplementation necessary

Question 16

Adequate vitamin intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake and consuming a variety of foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The vitamin that is part of NAD and NADP is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pantothenic acid. 
B)  vitamin B1 (thiamin). 
C)  vitamin B2 (riboflavin). 
D)  vitamin B3 (niacin). 
A)  pantothenic acid. 
B)  vitamin B1 (thiamin). 
C)  vitamin B2 (riboflavin). 
D)  vitamin B3 (niacin).

Question 18

In general, how long does it take vitamin toxicities to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Several days to a few weeks 
B)  Several weeks to a few months 
C)  Several months to a few years 
D)  Many decades 
A)  Several days to a few weeks 
B)  Several weeks to a few months 
C)  Several months to a few years 
D)  Many decades

Question 19

The vitamins associated with metabolism in the Krebs Cycle are:

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. 
B)  thiamin, folic acid, and niacin. 
C)  riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. 
D)  riboflavin, folic acid, and niacin. 
A)  thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. 
B)  thiamin, folic acid, and niacin. 
C)  riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B6. 
D)  riboflavin, folic acid, and niacin.

Question 20

Beta-carotene is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  folic acid. 
B)  vitamin A. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin E. 
A)  folic acid. 
B)  vitamin A. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin E.

Half of the thiamin found in the body is found in skeletal muscle because thiamin is needed to help produce ATP.

What effect do vitamin B12 injections have in healthy athletes?

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Beta-carotene

What vitamin(s) is/are only found in foods of animal origin?

The intake of which vitamin is likely to be low in both sedentary and athletic populations?

What effect does vitamin C supplementation have on colds?

Milk and milk products are excellent sources of:

Which statement best explains why severe B vitamin deficiencies can lead to fatigue?

The amount of a vitamin needed each day may vary based on gender.

The formation of free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) is related to:

Overconsumption of which vitamin is most likely to result in toxicity?

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

According to the current body of scientific research, what effect does exercise have on an athlete's vitamin requirements?

Adequate vitamin intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake and consuming a variety of foods.

The vitamin that is part of NAD and NADP is:

In general, how long does it take vitamin toxicities to develop?

The vitamins associated with metabolism in the Krebs Cycle are:

Beta-carotene is a form of:

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

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Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Half of the thiamin found in the body is found in skeletal muscle because thiamin is needed to help produce ATP.

What effect do vitamin B12 injections have in healthy athletes?

indicate whether each vitamin is classified as water or fat soluble. -Beta-carotene

What vitamin(s) is/are only found in foods of animal origin?

The intake of which vitamin is likely to be low in both sedentary and athletic populations?

What effect does vitamin C supplementation have on colds?

Milk and milk products are excellent sources of:

Which statement best explains why severe B vitamin deficiencies can lead to fatigue?

The amount of a vitamin needed each day may vary based on gender.

The formation of free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) is related to:

Overconsumption of which vitamin is most likely to result in toxicity?

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

According to the current body of scientific research, what effect does exercise have on an athlete's vitamin requirements?

Adequate vitamin intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake and consuming a variety of foods.

The vitamin that is part of NAD and NADP is:

In general, how long does it take vitamin toxicities to develop?

The vitamins associated with metabolism in the Krebs Cycle are:

Beta-carotene is a form of:

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