Question 1

The two predominant glucose-regulating hormones are glucagon and insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the original carbohydrate loading protocol, why does the athlete reduce carbohydrate intake and engage in exhaustive exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  To deplete muscle glycogen stores as much as possible 
B)  To be mentally challenged before the race 
C)  To force the body to use more fat during the race 
D)  To reduce body fat prior to competition 
A)  To deplete muscle glycogen stores as much as possible 
B)  To be mentally challenged before the race 
C)  To force the body to use more fat during the race 
D)  To reduce body fat prior to competition

Question 3

What two factors are needed to optimize muscle glycogen resynthesis after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate and excessive caloric intake 
B)  Carbohydrate and lactate 
C)  Carbohydrate and protein 
D)  Carbohydrate and insulin 
A)  Carbohydrate and excessive caloric intake 
B)  Carbohydrate and lactate 
C)  Carbohydrate and protein 
D)  Carbohydrate and insulin

Question 4

The expected outcome if too high a carbohydrate concentration is consumed during endurance exercise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrointestinal distress. 
B)  lightheadedness. 
C)  a substantial decline in blood glucose. 
D)  gluconeogenesis. 
A)  gastrointestinal distress. 
B)  lightheadedness. 
C)  a substantial decline in blood glucose. 
D)  gluconeogenesis.

Question 5

Sugar does not contain dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The release of insulin results in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  uptake of glucose into cells. 
B)  uptake of amino acids into muscle cells. 
C)  storage of glucose as glycogen in liver and muscle. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  uptake of glucose into cells. 
B)  uptake of amino acids into muscle cells. 
C)  storage of glucose as glycogen in liver and muscle. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

The largest amount of glycogen is stored in:

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle. 
B)  nonskeletal muscle (heart, kidneys). 
C)  the liver. 
D)  the brain and neurological tissues. 
A)  skeletal muscle. 
B)  nonskeletal muscle (heart, kidneys). 
C)  the liver. 
D)  the brain and neurological tissues.

Question 8

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment.
-Other nutrients

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate + protein 
B)  Carbohydrate only 
A)  Carbohydrate + protein 
B)  Carbohydrate only

Question 9

Glucose can be used as immediate energy or stored as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Glucose can be used as immediate energy...

Question 10

Muscle glycogen is a:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment.
-Timing

Accepted Answer

A)  Consuming carbohydrate immediately after exercise 
B)  Consuming carbohydrate 2 hours after exercise 
A)  Consuming carbohydrate immediately after exercise 
B)  Consuming carbohydrate 2 hours after exercise

Question 12

Which of the following will metabolize glucose exclusively or preferentially via anaerobic glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red blood cells 
B)  Fast-twitch muscle fibers 
C)  Slow-twitch muscle fibers 
D)  a and b 
A)  Red blood cells 
B)  Fast-twitch muscle fibers 
C)  Slow-twitch muscle fibers 
D)  a and b

Question 13

Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are monosaccharides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Shawn wants to consume 8 g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight daily when training during the competitive season. How many kilocalories from carbohydrate would this be?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,720 
B)  2,064 
C)  2,752 
D)  3,400 
A)  1,720 
B)  2,064 
C)  2,752 
D)  3,400

Question 15

The physiological response to hyperglycemia resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods is:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of insulin. 
B)  stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and the secretion of insulin. 
C)  stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon. 
D)  stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon. 
A)  stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of insulin. 
B)  stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and the secretion of insulin. 
C)  stimulation of alpha cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon. 
D)  stimulation of beta cells in the pancreas and secretion of glucagon.

Question 16

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once).
-Approximate intake per hour for four hours after 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 17

The recommended minimum amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes in training is:

Accepted Answer

A)  4 g/kg of body weight. 
B)  5 g/kg of body weight. 
C)  6 g/kg of body weight. 
D)  7 g/kg of body weight. 
A)  4 g/kg of body weight. 
B)  5 g/kg of body weight. 
C)  6 g/kg of body weight. 
D)  7 g/kg of body weight.

Question 18

How do fructose and glucose absorption and uptake differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The carrier is the same but absorption is slower when loaded with fructose. 
B)  Glucose appears in the blood rapidly but fructose appears in the blood slowly. 
C)  Fructose absorption depends on a concentration gradient while glucose absorption requires active transport. 
D)  There are no differences between fructose and glucose absorption. 
A)  The carrier is the same but absorption is slower when loaded with fructose. 
B)  Glucose appears in the blood rapidly but fructose appears in the blood slowly. 
C)  Fructose absorption depends on a concentration gradient while glucose absorption requires active transport. 
D)  There are no differences between fructose and glucose absorption.

Question 19

What type of exercise training was used in the majority of studies conducted on muscle glycogen depletion and carbohydrate replenishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  High intensity, short duration 
B)  Intermittent, high intensity 
C)  Endurance 
D)  No one type predominates 
A)  High intensity, short duration 
B)  Intermittent, high intensity 
C)  Endurance 
D)  No one type predominates

Question 20

Describe the roles and impact of the following hormones in athletic training and carbohydrate metabolism: insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol.

Accepted Answer

Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucia

The two predominant glucose-regulating hormones are glucagon and insulin.

In the original carbohydrate loading protocol, why does the athlete reduce carbohydrate intake and engage in exhaustive exercise?

What two factors are needed to optimize muscle glycogen resynthesis after exercise?

The expected outcome if too high a carbohydrate concentration is consumed during endurance exercise is:

Sugar does not contain dietary fiber.

The release of insulin results in the:

The largest amount of glycogen is stored in:

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Other nutrients

Glucose can be used as immediate energy or stored as _____.

Muscle glycogen is a:

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Timing

Which of the following will metabolize glucose exclusively or preferentially via anaerobic glycolysis?

Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are monosaccharides.

Shawn wants to consume 8 g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight daily when training during the competitive season. How many kilocalories from carbohydrate would this be?

The physiological response to hyperglycemia resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods is:

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Approximate intake per hour for four hours after training

The recommended minimum amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes in training is:

How do fructose and glucose absorption and uptake differ?

What type of exercise training was used in the majority of studies conducted on muscle glycogen depletion and carbohydrate replenishment?

Describe the roles and impact of the following hormones in athletic training and carbohydrate metabolism: insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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Energy Systems and Exercise

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Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

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Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

The two predominant glucose-regulating hormones are glucagon and insulin.

In the original carbohydrate loading protocol, why does the athlete reduce carbohydrate intake and engage in exhaustive exercise?

What two factors are needed to optimize muscle glycogen resynthesis after exercise?

The expected outcome if too high a carbohydrate concentration is consumed during endurance exercise is:

Sugar does not contain dietary fiber.

The release of insulin results in the:

The largest amount of glycogen is stored in:

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Other nutrients

Glucose can be used as immediate energy or stored as _____.

Muscle glycogen is a:

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Timing

Which of the following will metabolize glucose exclusively or preferentially via anaerobic glycolysis?

Glucose, fructose, and sucrose are monosaccharides.

Shawn wants to consume 8 g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight daily when training during the competitive season. How many kilocalories from carbohydrate would this be?

The physiological response to hyperglycemia resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-containing foods is:

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Approximate intake per hour for four hours after training

The recommended minimum amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes in training is:

How do fructose and glucose absorption and uptake differ?

What type of exercise training was used in the majority of studies conducted on muscle glycogen depletion and carbohydrate replenishment?

Describe the roles and impact of the following hormones in athletic training and carbohydrate metabolism: insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol.

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