Question 1

Fat should never be part of a pre-exercise meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Caffeine's effectiveness for improving endurance performance is a result of an increased mobilization and oxidation of fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Caffeine is considered an effective weight loss agent because it helps decrease body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Moderate alcohol intake may be beneficial for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes because of its ability to ____ and its effects on blood clotting.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease blood pressure 
B) decrease low-density lipoproteins 
C) increase high-density lipoproteins 
D) decrease cardiac arrhythmias 
A) decrease blood pressure 
B) decrease low-density lipoproteins 
C) increase high-density lipoproteins 
D) decrease cardiac arrhythmias

Question 5

For underweight athletes who are not struggling with disordered eating, the general recommendation is to increase caloric intake by approximately 500 kcal daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement is true regarding caffeine and its effectiveness for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine is an effective weight loss agent in athletes and nonathletes. 
B) Caffeine is an effective weight loss agent in athletes but not in nonathletes. 
C) Caffeine is an effective weight loss agent in nonathletes but not in athletes. 
D) Caffeine is not an effective weight loss agent. 
A) Caffeine is an effective weight loss agent in athletes and nonathletes. 
B) Caffeine is an effective weight loss agent in athletes but not in nonathletes. 
C) Caffeine is an effective weight loss agent in nonathletes but not in athletes. 
D) Caffeine is not an effective weight loss agent.

Question 7

Most athletes want to be in energy balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Caffeine is addictive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What does the term "empty" calories mean?

Accepted Answer

A) high in calories 
B) devoid of calories 
C) contains artificial sweeteners 
D) lack of nutrients 
A) high in calories 
B) devoid of calories 
C) contains artificial sweeteners 
D) lack of nutrients

Question 10

As the time before the onset of exercise increases, the amount of carbohydrate that can be tolerated increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Protein supplements are not more or less effective than food proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Caffeine is not on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's list of banned stimulants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A nutrient dense food is rich in nutrients compared to its caloric content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Caffeine most likely affects endurance performance by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) enhancing mobilization and oxidation of free fatty acids 
B) using fatty acids and thus sparing muscle glycogen 
C) decreasing the perception of effort 
D) increasing skeletal muscle strength 
A) enhancing mobilization and oxidation of free fatty acids 
B) using fatty acids and thus sparing muscle glycogen 
C) decreasing the perception of effort 
D) increasing skeletal muscle strength

Question 15

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)has published very specific guidelines for the amount and timing of fluid intake during prolonged endurance exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why are carbohydrates important for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates keep protein and fat intake from being too high, which can be harmful. 
B) Carbohydrates are the most appetite-suppressing nutrient. 
C) Sufficient carbohydrates are needed to resynthesize muscle glycogen. 
D) Carbohydrate intake results in a small diuretic effect. 
A) Carbohydrates keep protein and fat intake from being too high, which can be harmful. 
B) Carbohydrates are the most appetite-suppressing nutrient. 
C) Sufficient carbohydrates are needed to resynthesize muscle glycogen. 
D) Carbohydrate intake results in a small diuretic effect.

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Vitamin E

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Effective for increasing lean body mass in is...

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Vitamin C

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Promising as a buffer of muscle pH is...

Question 19

The rate and extent to which muscle glycogen is resynthesized depends on a number of factors, including the presence of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) insulin 
C) sodium 
D) calcium 
A) glucagon 
B) insulin 
C) sodium 
D) calcium

Question 20

Explain how to eat nutritiously without consuming excess kilocalories.

Accepted Answer

Eating nutritiously without consuming ex

Fat should never be part of a pre-exercise meal.

Caffeine's effectiveness for improving endurance performance is a result of an increased mobilization and oxidation of fatty acids.

Caffeine is considered an effective weight loss agent because it helps decrease body fat.

Moderate alcohol intake may be beneficial for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes because of its ability to ____ and its effects on blood clotting.

For underweight athletes who are not struggling with disordered eating, the general recommendation is to increase caloric intake by approximately 500 kcal daily.

Which statement is true regarding caffeine and its effectiveness for weight loss?

Most athletes want to be in energy balance.

Caffeine is addictive.

What does the term "empty" calories mean?

As the time before the onset of exercise increases, the amount of carbohydrate that can be tolerated increases.

Protein supplements are not more or less effective than food proteins.

Caffeine is not on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's list of banned stimulants.

A nutrient dense food is rich in nutrients compared to its caloric content.

Caffeine most likely affects endurance performance by ____.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)has published very specific guidelines for the amount and timing of fluid intake during prolonged endurance exercise.

Why are carbohydrates important for athletes?

The rate and extent to which muscle glycogen is resynthesized depends on a number of factors, including the presence of ____.

Explain how to eat nutritiously without consuming excess kilocalories.

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

Fat should never be part of a pre-exercise meal.

Caffeine's effectiveness for improving endurance performance is a result of an increased mobilization and oxidation of fatty acids.

Caffeine is considered an effective weight loss agent because it helps decrease body fat.

Moderate alcohol intake may be beneficial for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes because of its ability to ____ and its effects on blood clotting.

For underweight athletes who are not struggling with disordered eating, the general recommendation is to increase caloric intake by approximately 500 kcal daily.

Which statement is true regarding caffeine and its effectiveness for weight loss?

Most athletes want to be in energy balance.

Caffeine is addictive.

What does the term "empty" calories mean?

As the time before the onset of exercise increases, the amount of carbohydrate that can be tolerated increases.

Protein supplements are not more or less effective than food proteins.

Caffeine is not on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's list of banned stimulants.

A nutrient dense food is rich in nutrients compared to its caloric content.

Caffeine most likely affects endurance performance by ____.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)has published very specific guidelines for the amount and timing of fluid intake during prolonged endurance exercise.

Why are carbohydrates important for athletes?

The rate and extent to which muscle glycogen is resynthesized depends on a number of factors, including the presence of ____.

Explain how to eat nutritiously without consuming excess kilocalories.

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