Question 1

What is an end product of carbohydrate digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sucrose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Maltose 
A)  Sucrose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Maltose

Question 2

One gram of carbohydrate yields approximately how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 3

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment.
-Amount of carbohydrate per unit time

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 g/kg 
B)  1.5 g/kg 
A)  0.5 g/kg 
B)  1.5 g/kg

Question 5

Glycemic response describes the effect that carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood glucose and insulin concentrations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the basic training schedule of a well-trained athlete in a sport that you are familiar with and outline an appropriate intake of carbohydrate during a 24-hour period as well as before, during, and after training.

Accepted Answer

The basic training schedule of a well-tr

Question 7

What is the composition of lactose?

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

Question 8

Which of the following is a true statement regarding artificial sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their use has had a substantial effect on preventing weight gain in adults. 
B)  Diet quality and nutrient intake is improved with their use. 
C)  There is a large amount of evidence that they are unsafe. 
D)  They are consumed by the majority of U.S. adults. 
A)  Their use has had a substantial effect on preventing weight gain in adults. 
B)  Diet quality and nutrient intake is improved with their use. 
C)  There is a large amount of evidence that they are unsafe. 
D)  They are consumed by the majority of U.S. adults.

Question 9

It is very difficult for athletes who are vegetarians to meet the recommendations for carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A primary benefit of carbohydrate consumption as part of a pre-exercise meal for an endurance athlete is enhanced liver glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the glycemic response of carbohydrate-containing foods and the use of the glycemic index by athletes.

Accepted Answer

The glycemic response of carbohydrate-co

Question 12

All starches are eventually broken down to their basic component-glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fast-twitch muscle fibers are associated with the metabolism of glucose through anaerobic glycolysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A blood glucose concentration of 140 mg/dl falls within the normal range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Starch is a:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once).
-Minimum amount per day

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

According to survey research, do adults generally meet the recommendations made for total daily fiber intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most athletes do but most inactive adults do not 
B)  Males do but females do not 
C)  Females do but males do not 
D)  Most adults, regardless of activity status, do not 
A)  Most athletes do but most inactive adults do not 
B)  Males do but females do not 
C)  Females do but males do not 
D)  Most adults, regardless of activity status, do not

Question 18

Determine the daily carbohydrate needs of an athlete and select carbohydrate-containing foods to meet the recommended intake.

Accepted Answer

The daily carbohydrate needs of an athle

Question 19

Why is the caloric value of some sugar alcohols less than 4 kcal/g?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not completely absorbed 
B)  They are not completely metabolized by cells for energy 
C)  They cannot be transported into the mitochondria 
D)  All of the above 
A)  They are not completely absorbed 
B)  They are not completely metabolized by cells for energy 
C)  They cannot be transported into the mitochondria 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Immediately after practice during the competitive season the team goes to the conference room to eat and review film. Shawn consumes 140 g of carbohydrate as well as some protein and fat in the post-exercise meal. How would you assess his carbohydrate consumption immediately after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate intake meets current recommendations 
B)  Carbohydrate intake falls short of current recommendations 
A)  Carbohydrate intake meets current recommendations 
B)  Carbohydrate intake falls short of current recommendations

What is an end product of carbohydrate digestion?

One gram of carbohydrate yields approximately how many kcal?

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of dietary fiber.

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Amount of carbohydrate per unit time

Glycemic response describes the effect that carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood glucose and insulin concentrations.

Describe the basic training schedule of a well-trained athlete in a sport that you are familiar with and outline an appropriate intake of carbohydrate during a 24-hour period as well as before, during, and after training.

What is the composition of lactose?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding artificial sweeteners?

It is very difficult for athletes who are vegetarians to meet the recommendations for carbohydrate.

A primary benefit of carbohydrate consumption as part of a pre-exercise meal for an endurance athlete is enhanced liver glycogen.

Discuss the glycemic response of carbohydrate-containing foods and the use of the glycemic index by athletes.

All starches are eventually broken down to their basic component-glucose.

Fast-twitch muscle fibers are associated with the metabolism of glucose through anaerobic glycolysis.

A blood glucose concentration of 140 mg/dl falls within the normal range.

Starch is a:

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Minimum amount per day

According to survey research, do adults generally meet the recommendations made for total daily fiber intake?

Determine the daily carbohydrate needs of an athlete and select carbohydrate-containing foods to meet the recommended intake.

Why is the caloric value of some sugar alcohols less than 4 kcal/g?

Immediately after practice during the competitive season the team goes to the conference room to eat and review film. Shawn consumes 140 g of carbohydrate as well as some protein and fat in the post-exercise meal. How would you assess his carbohydrate consumption immediately after exercise?

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

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

What is an end product of carbohydrate digestion?

One gram of carbohydrate yields approximately how many kcal?

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of dietary fiber.

indicate which strategy is likely to lead to optimal muscle glycogen replenishment. -Amount of carbohydrate per unit time

Glycemic response describes the effect that carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood glucose and insulin concentrations.

Describe the basic training schedule of a well-trained athlete in a sport that you are familiar with and outline an appropriate intake of carbohydrate during a 24-hour period as well as before, during, and after training.

What is the composition of lactose?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding artificial sweeteners?

It is very difficult for athletes who are vegetarians to meet the recommendations for carbohydrate.

A primary benefit of carbohydrate consumption as part of a pre-exercise meal for an endurance athlete is enhanced liver glycogen.

Discuss the glycemic response of carbohydrate-containing foods and the use of the glycemic index by athletes.

All starches are eventually broken down to their basic component-glucose.

Fast-twitch muscle fibers are associated with the metabolism of glucose through anaerobic glycolysis.

A blood glucose concentration of 140 mg/dl falls within the normal range.

Starch is a:

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Minimum amount per day

According to survey research, do adults generally meet the recommendations made for total daily fiber intake?

Determine the daily carbohydrate needs of an athlete and select carbohydrate-containing foods to meet the recommended intake.

Why is the caloric value of some sugar alcohols less than 4 kcal/g?

Immediately after practice during the competitive season the team goes to the conference room to eat and review film. Shawn consumes 140 g of carbohydrate as well as some protein and fat in the post-exercise meal. How would you assess his carbohydrate consumption immediately after exercise?

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