Question 1

The creation of a nutrition plan to support training that has been divided into distinct periods of time is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

nutrition periodization

Question 2

What is the recommended intake of carbohydrate during intermittent, high-intensity sports?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 30 g\h 
B) 30 to 60 g\h 
C) 60 to 90 g\h 
D) 90 to 120 g\h 
A) 10 to 30 g\h 
B) 30 to 60 g\h 
C) 60 to 90 g\h 
D) 90 to 120 g\h B

Question 3

A nutrition periodization plan is sports specific but generally not athlete specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

Accepted Answer

A) This statement is a health claim and such claims are not allowed. 
B) This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are not allowed. 
C) This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are allowed. 
D) This statement is a health claim and such claims are allowed. 
A) This statement is a health claim and such claims are not allowed. 
B) This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are not allowed. 
C) This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are allowed. 
D) This statement is a health claim and such claims are allowed.

Question 5

Which practitioners are trained to evaluate and plan athletes' diets?

Accepted Answer

A) certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) 
B) certified athletic trainers (AT
C)  
C) sports dietitians 
D) nutritionists 
A) certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) 
B) certified athletic trainers (AT
C)  
C) sports dietitians 
D) nutritionists

Question 6

What are "discretionary calories?"

Accepted Answer

A) Calories needed to maintain energy balance after meeting macronutrient needs 
B) Calories obtained from fat and alcohol after meeting micronutrient needs 
C) Energy (kcal)obtained from snacks but not meals 
D) Energy (kcal)obtained from alcohol and sugar 
A) Calories needed to maintain energy balance after meeting macronutrient needs 
B) Calories obtained from fat and alcohol after meeting micronutrient needs 
C) Energy (kcal)obtained from snacks but not meals 
D) Energy (kcal)obtained from alcohol and sugar

Question 7

189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.   Approximately how many grams of CHO does he need daily during the transition\active recovery period?

Accepted Answer

A) 344 
B) 430 
C) 516 
D) 688 
A) 344 
B) 430 
C) 516 
D) 688

Question 8

Once an energy (kcal)goal has been established, in what order should the other nutrients be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate, fat, protein 
B) carbohydrate, protein, fat 
C) protein, carbohydrate, fat 
D) fat, carbohydrate, protein 
A) carbohydrate, fat, protein 
B) carbohydrate, protein, fat 
C) protein, carbohydrate, fat 
D) fat, carbohydrate, protein

Question 9

Why is it important to consume carbohydrate immediately after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) To resynthesize muscle glycogen at its highest rate 
B) To build and repair muscle 
C) To replenish fat storage (adipose tissue) 
D) To replace lost electrolytes 
A) To resynthesize muscle glycogen at its highest rate 
B) To build and repair muscle 
C) To replenish fat storage (adipose tissue) 
D) To replace lost electrolytes

Question 10

Given the alcohol content of most alcoholic beverages in the U.S., what effect does the consumption of alcohol likely have on hydration status?

Accepted Answer

A) no effect 
B) little effect because the percentage of alcohol contained in a beverage is low 
C) negative effect due to alcohol's diuretic effect 
D) positive effect due to an increased drive to drink fluids 
A) no effect 
B) little effect because the percentage of alcohol contained in a beverage is low 
C) negative effect due to alcohol's diuretic effect 
D) positive effect due to an increased drive to drink fluids

Question 11

Which food is typically nutrient dense?

Accepted Answer

A) sugar 
B) alcohol 
C) whole milk 
D) fish 
A) sugar 
B) alcohol 
C) whole milk 
D) fish

Question 12

How much carbohydrate should an athlete consume in the first hour after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 g\kg 
B) 1.0 g\kg 
C) 1.5 g\kg 
D) 2.0 g\kg 
A) 0.5 g\kg 
B) 1.0 g\kg 
C) 1.5 g\kg 
D) 2.0 g\kg

Question 13

One drink of an alcoholic beverage contains approximately how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 to 100 
B) 100 to 150 
C) 150 to 200 
D) 200 to 300 
A) 50 to 100 
B) 100 to 150 
C) 150 to 200 
D) 200 to 300

Question 14

One drink of an alcoholic beverage is defined as ____ oz of ethanol.

Accepted Answer

A) 1\2 
B) 1 1\2 
C) 3 
D) 5 
A) 1\2 
B) 1 1\2 
C) 3 
D) 5

Question 15

Athletes in which sports typically have similar nutrition recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) football, basketball, and baseball 
B) soccer, ice hockey, and basketball 
C) gymnastics, handball, and javelin 
D) cross-country skiing, martial arts, and bodybuilding 
A) football, basketball, and baseball 
B) soccer, ice hockey, and basketball 
C) gymnastics, handball, and javelin 
D) cross-country skiing, martial arts, and bodybuilding

Question 16

In which cycle is an athlete's energy intake likely to be the lowest?

Accepted Answer

A) active recovery 
B) racing season 
C) specific training 
D) general training 
A) active recovery 
B) racing season 
C) specific training 
D) general training

Question 17

Using a sport that you are familiar with, create a sample one-year training and nutrition plan.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A

Question 18

189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.   He wants to consume 8 grams of CHO daily when training during racing season. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,720 
B) 2,064 
C) 2,752 
D) 3,440 
A) 1,720 
B) 2,064 
C) 2,752 
D) 3,440

Question 19

Studies in the general population suggest that probiotics are beneficial to the immune system, but studies in athletes have not been conclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It makes sense for athletes engaged in prolonged endurance exercise to consume carbohydrates to improve performance and delay fatigue, but there is little evidence to suggest that such a strategy is beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The creation of a nutrition plan to support training that has been divided into distinct periods of time is known as _______________.

What is the recommended intake of carbohydrate during intermittent, high-intensity sports?

A nutrition periodization plan is sports specific but generally not athlete specific.

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

Which practitioners are trained to evaluate and plan athletes' diets?

What are "discretionary calories?"

Once an energy (kcal)goal has been established, in what order should the other nutrients be considered?

Why is it important to consume carbohydrate immediately after exercise?

Given the alcohol content of most alcoholic beverages in the U.S., what effect does the consumption of alcohol likely have on hydration status?

Which food is typically nutrient dense?

How much carbohydrate should an athlete consume in the first hour after exercise?

One drink of an alcoholic beverage contains approximately how many kcal?

One drink of an alcoholic beverage is defined as ____ oz of ethanol.

Athletes in which sports typically have similar nutrition recommendations?

In which cycle is an athlete's energy intake likely to be the lowest?

Using a sport that you are familiar with, create a sample one-year training and nutrition plan.

189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training. He wants to consume 8 grams of CHO daily when training during racing season. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

Studies in the general population suggest that probiotics are beneficial to the immune system, but studies in athletes have not been conclusive.

It makes sense for athletes engaged in prolonged endurance exercise to consume carbohydrates to improve performance and delay fatigue, but there is little evidence to suggest that such a strategy is beneficial.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 10: Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

The creation of a nutrition plan to support training that has been divided into distinct periods of time is known as _______________.

What is the recommended intake of carbohydrate during intermittent, high-intensity sports?

A nutrition periodization plan is sports specific but generally not athlete specific.

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

Which practitioners are trained to evaluate and plan athletes' diets?

What are "discretionary calories?"

189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training. Approximately how many grams of CHO does he need daily during the transition\active recovery period?

Once an energy (kcal)goal has been established, in what order should the other nutrients be considered?

Why is it important to consume carbohydrate immediately after exercise?

Given the alcohol content of most alcoholic beverages in the U.S., what effect does the consumption of alcohol likely have on hydration status?

Which food is typically nutrient dense?

How much carbohydrate should an athlete consume in the first hour after exercise?

One drink of an alcoholic beverage contains approximately how many kcal?

One drink of an alcoholic beverage is defined as ____ oz of ethanol.

Athletes in which sports typically have similar nutrition recommendations?

In which cycle is an athlete's energy intake likely to be the lowest?

Using a sport that you are familiar with, create a sample one-year training and nutrition plan.

189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training. He wants to consume 8 grams of CHO daily when training during racing season. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

Studies in the general population suggest that probiotics are beneficial to the immune system, but studies in athletes have not been conclusive.

It makes sense for athletes engaged in prolonged endurance exercise to consume carbohydrates to improve performance and delay fatigue, but there is little evidence to suggest that such a strategy is beneficial.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters