Question 1

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment.
-Type of carbohydrate

Accepted Answer

A)  Consuming fructose 
B)  Consuming sucrose 
A)  Consuming fructose 
B)  Consuming sucrose

Question 2

The glycemic index (GI) is primarily determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether a carbohydrate is a sugar or a starch. 
B)  the rate of digestion and absorption. 
C)  the level of liver and muscle glycogen stores. 
D)  the need for an immediate source of glucose by the muscle. 
A)  whether a carbohydrate is a sugar or a starch. 
B)  the rate of digestion and absorption. 
C)  the level of liver and muscle glycogen stores. 
D)  the need for an immediate source of glucose by the muscle.

Question 3

_____ is an example of a sugar alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellulose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Guar gum 
D)  Glycerol 
A)  Cellulose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Guar gum 
D)  Glycerol

Question 4

To optimize glycogen replenishment after exercise, carbohydrate and insulin are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The term "quality carbohydrates" typically refers to a carbohydrate-containing food that is not highly processed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How is carbohydrate consumed in excess converted to fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directly, by incorporating the glucose into the triglyceride 
B)  Directly, by converting glucose to fatty acid molecules 
C)  Indirectly, by converting glucose to acetyl CoA 
D)  Indirectly, as a by-product of gluconeogenesis 
A)  Directly, by incorporating the glucose into the triglyceride 
B)  Directly, by converting glucose to fatty acid molecules 
C)  Indirectly, by converting glucose to acetyl CoA 
D)  Indirectly, as a by-product of gluconeogenesis

Question 7

Fat is converted to carbohydrate when glycerol (a fat) is used to form glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

Digestion of carbohydrates begins in the

Question 9

It is recommended that endurance athletes consume 30-60 g of carbohydrate per hour during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Carbohydrate that is consumed during endurance exercise appears to delay fatigue by:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a steady supply of glucose that exercising muscles can use. 
B)  sparing muscle glycogen. 
C)  rapidly resynthesizing muscle glycogen. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  providing a steady supply of glucose that exercising muscles can use. 
B)  sparing muscle glycogen. 
C)  rapidly resynthesizing muscle glycogen. 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Glucose is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharide. 
B)  disaccharide. 
C)  polysaccharide. 
A)  monosaccharide. 
B)  disaccharide. 
C)  polysaccharide.

Question 12

When athletes need an immediate source of energy during endurance exercise, sucrose is a good choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the minimum amount of carbohydrate that he should consume daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  344 g 
B)  430 g 
C)  516 g 
D)  602 g 
A)  344 g 
B)  430 g 
C)  516 g 
D)  602 g

Question 14

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in intermittent, high-intensity sports such as soccer, basketball, or ice hockey is most similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ultraendurance athletes. 
B)  endurance athletes. 
C)  high-intensity, short-duration athletes (sprinters). 
D)  recreational athletes. 
A)  ultraendurance athletes. 
B)  endurance athletes. 
C)  high-intensity, short-duration athletes (sprinters). 
D)  recreational athletes.

Question 15

Fiber is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharide. 
B)  disaccharide. 
C)  polysaccharide. 
A)  monosaccharide. 
B)  disaccharide. 
C)  polysaccharide.

Question 16

During the final portion of prolonged, intense exercise when muscle glycogen is low, ingesting fructose does not improve performance because fructose is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not converted to glucose when muscle glycogen is low. 
B)  converted to glucose too slowly to be able to improve performance. 
C)  utilized preferentially by other highly aerobic cells. 
D)  unable to be captured by muscle cells and is excreted in the urine. 
A)  not converted to glucose when muscle glycogen is low. 
B)  converted to glucose too slowly to be able to improve performance. 
C)  utilized preferentially by other highly aerobic cells. 
D)  unable to be captured by muscle cells and is excreted in the urine.

Question 17

Exercise has a very strong insulin-like effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once).
-Intake one hour prior to training

Accepted Answer

A) 1 g/kg body weight 
B) 5 g/kg body weight 
C) 7 g/kg body weight 
D) 8 g/kg body weight 
E) 10 g/kg body weight 
A) 1 g/kg body weight 
B) 5 g/kg body weight 
C) 7 g/kg body weight 
D) 8 g/kg body weight 
E) 10 g/kg body weight

Question 19

Sucrose is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharide. 
B)  disaccharide. 
C)  polysaccharide. 
A)  monosaccharide. 
B)  disaccharide. 
C)  polysaccharide.

Question 20

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal 3 hours prior to competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhanced liver glycogen 
B)  Enhanced muscle glycogen 
C)  Enhanced fat oxidation 
D)  Enhanced fat mobilization 
A)  Enhanced liver glycogen 
B)  Enhanced muscle glycogen 
C)  Enhanced fat oxidation 
D)  Enhanced fat mobilization

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Type of carbohydrate

The glycemic index (GI) is primarily determined by:

_____ is an example of a sugar alcohol.

To optimize glycogen replenishment after exercise, carbohydrate and insulin are needed.

The term "quality carbohydrates" typically refers to a carbohydrate-containing food that is not highly processed.

How is carbohydrate consumed in excess converted to fat?

Fat is converted to carbohydrate when glycerol (a fat) is used to form glucose.

Describe the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.

It is recommended that endurance athletes consume 30-60 g of carbohydrate per hour during exercise.

Carbohydrate that is consumed during endurance exercise appears to delay fatigue by:

Glucose is a:

When athletes need an immediate source of energy during endurance exercise, sucrose is a good choice.

What is the minimum amount of carbohydrate that he should consume daily?

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in intermittent, high-intensity sports such as soccer, basketball, or ice hockey is most similar to:

Fiber is a:

During the final portion of prolonged, intense exercise when muscle glycogen is low, ingesting fructose does not improve performance because fructose is:

Exercise has a very strong insulin-like effect.

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Intake one hour prior to training

Sucrose is a:

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal 3 hours prior to competition?

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Type of carbohydrate

The glycemic index (GI) is primarily determined by:

_____ is an example of a sugar alcohol.

To optimize glycogen replenishment after exercise, carbohydrate and insulin are needed.

The term "quality carbohydrates" typically refers to a carbohydrate-containing food that is not highly processed.

How is carbohydrate consumed in excess converted to fat?

Fat is converted to carbohydrate when glycerol (a fat) is used to form glucose.

Describe the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.

It is recommended that endurance athletes consume 30-60 g of carbohydrate per hour during exercise.

Carbohydrate that is consumed during endurance exercise appears to delay fatigue by:

Glucose is a:

When athletes need an immediate source of energy during endurance exercise, sucrose is a good choice.

What is the minimum amount of carbohydrate that he should consume daily?

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in intermittent, high-intensity sports such as soccer, basketball, or ice hockey is most similar to:

Fiber is a:

During the final portion of prolonged, intense exercise when muscle glycogen is low, ingesting fructose does not improve performance because fructose is:

Exercise has a very strong insulin-like effect.

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Intake one hour prior to training

Sucrose is a:

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal 3 hours prior to competition?

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