Question 1

The recommended carbohydrate concentration in a beverage consumed during exercise is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 8%. 
B)  12 to 14%. 
C)  14 to 16%. 
D)  20 to 22%. 
A)  6 to 8%. 
B)  12 to 14%. 
C)  14 to 16%. 
D)  20 to 22%. A

Question 2

It is recommended that athletes consume at least 5 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily because this level of intake allows athletes to train on consecutive days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What is the composition of sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two fructose units 
B)  One glucose and one fructose unit 
C)  One glucose and one galactose unit 
D)  One galactose and one fructose unit 
A)  Two fructose units 
B)  One glucose and one fructose unit 
C)  One glucose and one galactose unit 
D)  One galactose and one fructose unit B

Question 4

Classify carbohydrates according to their chemical composition.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates, also known as saccharides

Question 5

What hormone is responsible for stimulating the breakdown of liver glycogen and its release as glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucagon 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  Pancreatic lipase 
A)  Glucagon 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  Pancreatic lipase

Question 6

How much carbohydrate should an athlete consume after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  150 g within the first hour 
B)  1 g/kg 1 hour after, 2 g/kg 2 hours after, 3 g/kg 3 hours after exercise 
C)  0.75-1.5 g/kg/hour beginning immediately after exercise 
D)  0.75-1.5 g/kg/hour beginning 1 to 2 hours after exercise 
A)  150 g within the first hour 
B)  1 g/kg 1 hour after, 2 g/kg 2 hours after, 3 g/kg 3 hours after exercise 
C)  0.75-1.5 g/kg/hour beginning immediately after exercise 
D)  0.75-1.5 g/kg/hour beginning 1 to 2 hours after exercise

Question 7

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in high-intensity, short-duration exercise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 g/kg of body weight. 
B)  5-7 g/kg of body weight. 
C)  6-8 g/kg of body weight. 
D)  8+ g/kg of body weight. 
A)  5 g/kg of body weight. 
B)  5-7 g/kg of body weight. 
C)  6-8 g/kg of body weight. 
D)  8+ g/kg of body weight.

Question 8

What is gluconeogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. 
B)  The oxidation of glucose under anaerobic conditions. 
C)  The maximum amount of glycogen that can be stored. 
D)  The use of ketone bodies for glucose by the brain. 
A)  The production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. 
B)  The oxidation of glucose under anaerobic conditions. 
C)  The maximum amount of glycogen that can be stored. 
D)  The use of ketone bodies for glucose by the brain.

Question 9

Carbohydrate manipulation has been shown to be an effective ergogenic strategy, particularly for endurance athletes. Outline the important aspects of manipulating carbohydrate consumption for improving performance:
a. During training.
b. The week before an event.
c. The meal before an event.
d. During exercise.
e. After exercise.

Accepted Answer

During training, manipulating carbohydra

Question 10

Assess an athlete's carbohydrate intake and determine if it meets guidelines for performance and health.

Accepted Answer

To assess an athlete's carbohydrate inta

Question 11

Compare and contrast carbohydrate loading protocols.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading protocols are used

Question 12

Why are many people unable to digest milk sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lack pancreatic amylase 
B)  They lack the proper intestinal bacteria 
C)  They were not breast-fed 
D)  They have a lactase deficiency 
A)  They lack pancreatic amylase 
B)  They lack the proper intestinal bacteria 
C)  They were not breast-fed 
D)  They have a lactase deficiency

Question 13

Which condition favors glycogen storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being in the fed state 
B)  Elevated blood insulin concentration 
C)  Glycogen depletion via exercise 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Being in the fed state 
B)  Elevated blood insulin concentration 
C)  Glycogen depletion via exercise 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

A primary difference between the classical and modified carbohydrate protocols is the magnitude of the depletion stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of carbohydrate daily and restore muscle glycogen levels daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The recommendation for athletes engaged in prolonged exercise is to consume _____ of carbohydrate each hour.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 30 g 
B)  30 to 60 g 
C)  60 to 90 g 
D)  100 g 
A)  10 to 30 g 
B)  30 to 60 g 
C)  60 to 90 g 
D)  100 g

Question 17

Because of the way it is absorbed and metabolized, fructose will be converted to glucose rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Between 1970 and 1990 the amount of high-fructose corn syrup consumed in the United States increased by:

Accepted Answer

A)  10%. 
B)  100%. 
C)  1,000%. 
D)  10,000%. 
A)  10%. 
B)  100%. 
C)  1,000%. 
D)  10,000%.

Question 19

Why is it important to consume high- to moderate-glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates immediately after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides more carbohydrate per gram than low-GI carbohydrates 
B)  Stimulates a more rapid insulin response 
C)  Prevents the athlete from going to sleep immediately after exercise 
D)  a and b 
A)  Provides more carbohydrate per gram than low-GI carbohydrates 
B)  Stimulates a more rapid insulin response 
C)  Prevents the athlete from going to sleep immediately after exercise 
D)  a and b

Question 20

Explain the metabolism of glucose.

Accepted Answer

Glucose metabolism refers to the process

The recommended carbohydrate concentration in a beverage consumed during exercise is approximately:

It is recommended that athletes consume at least 5 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily because this level of intake allows athletes to train on consecutive days.

What is the composition of sucrose?

Classify carbohydrates according to their chemical composition.

What hormone is responsible for stimulating the breakdown of liver glycogen and its release as glucose?

How much carbohydrate should an athlete consume after exercise?

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in high-intensity, short-duration exercise is:

What is gluconeogenesis?

Assess an athlete's carbohydrate intake and determine if it meets guidelines for performance and health.

Compare and contrast carbohydrate loading protocols.

Why are many people unable to digest milk sugar?

Which condition favors glycogen storage?

A primary difference between the classical and modified carbohydrate protocols is the magnitude of the depletion stage.

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of carbohydrate daily and restore muscle glycogen levels daily.

The recommendation for athletes engaged in prolonged exercise is to consume _____ of carbohydrate each hour.

Because of the way it is absorbed and metabolized, fructose will be converted to glucose rapidly.

Between 1970 and 1990 the amount of high-fructose corn syrup consumed in the United States increased by:

Why is it important to consume high- to moderate-glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates immediately after exercise?

Explain the metabolism of glucose.

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

The recommended carbohydrate concentration in a beverage consumed during exercise is approximately:

It is recommended that athletes consume at least 5 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily because this level of intake allows athletes to train on consecutive days.

What is the composition of sucrose?

Classify carbohydrates according to their chemical composition.

What hormone is responsible for stimulating the breakdown of liver glycogen and its release as glucose?

How much carbohydrate should an athlete consume after exercise?

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in high-intensity, short-duration exercise is:

What is gluconeogenesis?

Assess an athlete's carbohydrate intake and determine if it meets guidelines for performance and health.

Compare and contrast carbohydrate loading protocols.

Why are many people unable to digest milk sugar?

Which condition favors glycogen storage?

A primary difference between the classical and modified carbohydrate protocols is the magnitude of the depletion stage.

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of carbohydrate daily and restore muscle glycogen levels daily.

The recommendation for athletes engaged in prolonged exercise is to consume _____ of carbohydrate each hour.

Because of the way it is absorbed and metabolized, fructose will be converted to glucose rapidly.

Between 1970 and 1990 the amount of high-fructose corn syrup consumed in the United States increased by:

Why is it important to consume high- to moderate-glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates immediately after exercise?

Explain the metabolism of glucose.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

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