Question 1

Describe how muscle glycogen and blood glucose are used to fuel exercise.

Accepted Answer

During exercise, muscle glycogen and blo

Question 2

How many kg does he weigh (round to the nearest whole number)?

Accepted Answer

A)  84 
B)  86 
C)  90 
D)  94 
A)  84 
B)  86 
C)  90 
D)  94

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-endurance athletes do but endurance athletes do not. 
B)  Endurance athletes do but non-endurance athletes do not. 
C)  Male athletes do but female athletes do not. 
D)  Many athletes do not. 
A)  Non-endurance athletes do but endurance athletes do not. 
B)  Endurance athletes do but non-endurance athletes do not. 
C)  Male athletes do but female athletes do not. 
D)  Many athletes do not.

Question 4

Lactose is a:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degree of sweetness 
B)  Potential for oxidation as a fuel source 
C)  Level of gastrointestinal distress 
D)  Extent of blood glucose elevation 
A)  Degree of sweetness 
B)  Potential for oxidation as a fuel source 
C)  Level of gastrointestinal distress 
D)  Extent of blood glucose elevation

Question 6

State carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, including specific guidelines for intake before, during, and after exercise.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate recommendations for athlete

Question 7

An example of a food that has a high glycemic index (GI) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a fructose-sweetened sports beverage. 
B)  beans and legumes. 
C)  white bread. 
D)  unsweetened applesauce. 
A)  a fructose-sweetened sports beverage. 
B)  beans and legumes. 
C)  white bread. 
D)  unsweetened applesauce.

Question 8

Athletes who train regularly and consume sufficient carbohydrates have higher baseline muscle glycogen levels than sedentary individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which pre-competition goal is not directly associated with carbohydrate intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding hunger 
B)  Delaying fatigue 
C)  Minimizing gastrointestinal distress 
D)  Preventing hypohydration 
A)  Avoiding hunger 
B)  Delaying fatigue 
C)  Minimizing gastrointestinal distress 
D)  Preventing hypohydration

Question 10

The marketing term "low-impact carbs" refers to the fact that sugar alcohols are metabolized for immediate energy and not stored as fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on the results of classic studies such as Costill et al. (1971), which of the following best describes muscle glycogen depletion on successive days of training in well-trained endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because they were well trained, muscle glycogen was only mildly depleted and typically completely restored before the next training session. 
B)  Muscle glycogen was nearly depleted after the first day, incompletely restored, and subjects were unable to complete training runs on successive days. 
C)  Males typically deplete and restore muscle glycogen to near maximum levels each day, but females rarely do. 
D)  Muscle glycogen declined with successive days of training even though a moderate-carbohydrate diet was consumed. 
A)  Because they were well trained, muscle glycogen was only mildly depleted and typically completely restored before the next training session. 
B)  Muscle glycogen was nearly depleted after the first day, incompletely restored, and subjects were unable to complete training runs on successive days. 
C)  Males typically deplete and restore muscle glycogen to near maximum levels each day, but females rarely do. 
D)  Muscle glycogen declined with successive days of training even though a moderate-carbohydrate diet was consumed.

Question 12

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once).
-Daily intake for endurance athletes in months prior to competition

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 13

Exercising muscle prefers to use carbohydrate from:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose. 
B)  liver glycogen. 
C)  muscle glycogen. 
D)  any carbohydrate source available (no preference). 
A)  blood glucose. 
B)  liver glycogen. 
C)  muscle glycogen. 
D)  any carbohydrate source available (no preference).

Question 14

Why might a food with a high glycemic index and glycemic load be advantageous for athletic performance but disadvantageous for health?

Accepted Answer

A food with a high glycemic index (GI) a

Question 15

The consumption of a high-glycemic index food is most beneficial as part of an athlete's pre-exercise intake rather than during or after exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the consequences of reduced carbohydrate intake for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycogen depletion 
B)  Acute fatigue 
C)  Chronic fatigue 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Glycogen depletion 
B)  Acute fatigue 
C)  Chronic fatigue 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

The release of insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose into cells and the storage of amino acids and fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A carbohydrate-containing beverage that is too concentrated will likely result in _____.

Accepted Answer

gastrointe

Question 19

How does regular aerobic exercise training affect carbohydrate (CHO) usage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases the enzymatic activity associated with glycolysis 
B)  Increases the number and size of mitochondria 
C)  Decreases liver glycogen storage so more CHO is stored as muscle glycogen 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Increases the enzymatic activity associated with glycolysis 
B)  Increases the number and size of mitochondria 
C)  Decreases liver glycogen storage so more CHO is stored as muscle glycogen 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

For near-maximum muscle glycogen capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately _____ g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight daily.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For near-maximum muscle glycogen capacity, endurance athletes...

Describe how muscle glycogen and blood glucose are used to fuel exercise.

How many kg does he weigh (round to the nearest whole number)?

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

Lactose is a:

What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?

State carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, including specific guidelines for intake before, during, and after exercise.

An example of a food that has a high glycemic index (GI) is:

Athletes who train regularly and consume sufficient carbohydrates have higher baseline muscle glycogen levels than sedentary individuals.

Which pre-competition goal is not directly associated with carbohydrate intake?

The marketing term "low-impact carbs" refers to the fact that sugar alcohols are metabolized for immediate energy and not stored as fat.

Based on the results of classic studies such as Costill et al. (1971), which of the following best describes muscle glycogen depletion on successive days of training in well-trained endurance athletes?

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Daily intake for endurance athletes in months prior to competition

Exercising muscle prefers to use carbohydrate from:

Why might a food with a high glycemic index and glycemic load be advantageous for athletic performance but disadvantageous for health?

The consumption of a high-glycemic index food is most beneficial as part of an athlete's pre-exercise intake rather than during or after exercise.

What are the consequences of reduced carbohydrate intake for athletes?

The release of insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose into cells and the storage of amino acids and fats.

A carbohydrate-containing beverage that is too concentrated will likely result in _____.

How does regular aerobic exercise training affect carbohydrate (CHO) usage?

For near-maximum muscle glycogen capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately _____ g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight daily.

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Energy Systems and Exercise

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Describe how muscle glycogen and blood glucose are used to fuel exercise.

How many kg does he weigh (round to the nearest whole number)?

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

Lactose is a:

What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?

State carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, including specific guidelines for intake before, during, and after exercise.

An example of a food that has a high glycemic index (GI) is:

Athletes who train regularly and consume sufficient carbohydrates have higher baseline muscle glycogen levels than sedentary individuals.

Which pre-competition goal is not directly associated with carbohydrate intake?

The marketing term "low-impact carbs" refers to the fact that sugar alcohols are metabolized for immediate energy and not stored as fat.

Based on the results of classic studies such as Costill et al. (1971), which of the following best describes muscle glycogen depletion on successive days of training in well-trained endurance athletes?

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). -Daily intake for endurance athletes in months prior to competition

Exercising muscle prefers to use carbohydrate from:

Why might a food with a high glycemic index and glycemic load be advantageous for athletic performance but disadvantageous for health?

The consumption of a high-glycemic index food is most beneficial as part of an athlete's pre-exercise intake rather than during or after exercise.

What are the consequences of reduced carbohydrate intake for athletes?

The release of insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose into cells and the storage of amino acids and fats.

A carbohydrate-containing beverage that is too concentrated will likely result in _____.

How does regular aerobic exercise training affect carbohydrate (CHO) usage?

For near-maximum muscle glycogen capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately _____ g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight daily.

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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