Question 1

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 C

Question 2

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Because of the way it is absorbed and metabolized, fructose will be converted to glucose rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Daily intake for endurance athletes in months prior to competition

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 8 g\kg body weight and 5 g\kg is...

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Intake one hour prior to training

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 1 g\kg body weight and 7 g\kg is...

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Elevated blood glucose concentration

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Hypoglycemia and Insulin and Glycemic response and is...

Question 8

Sugar does not contain dietary fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal three hours prior to competition?

Accepted Answer

A) Enhanced liver glycogen 
B) Enhanced muscle glycogen 
C) Enhanced fat oxidation 
D) Enhanced fat mobilization 
A) Enhanced liver glycogen 
B) Enhanced muscle glycogen 
C) Enhanced fat oxidation 
D) Enhanced fat mobilization

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the carbohydrate (CHO)loading protocol currently used by nearly all endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Severe depletion stage (protein\fat diet)for 3 days followed by a very high-CHO diet (10 g\kg\day)for 3 days 
B) Severe depletion stage (3 g CHO\kg\day)for 3 days followed by a very high-CHO diet (10 g\kg\day)for 3 days 
C) Reduced-CHO diet for 3 days (5 g\kg\day)followed by a high-CHO diet (10 g\kg\day) 
D) High CHO intake (6-8 g\kg\day)for the week before competition 
A) Severe depletion stage (protein\fat diet)for 3 days followed by a very high-CHO diet (10 g\kg\day)for 3 days 
B) Severe depletion stage (3 g CHO\kg\day)for 3 days followed by a very high-CHO diet (10 g\kg\day)for 3 days 
C) Reduced-CHO diet for 3 days (5 g\kg\day)followed by a high-CHO diet (10 g\kg\day) 
D) High CHO intake (6-8 g\kg\day)for the week before competition

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Daily intake during the repletion stage when carbohydrate loading (modified protocol)

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 10 g\kg body weight and 7 g\kg is...

Question 12

How is carbohydrate consumed in excess converted to fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Directly, by incorporating the glucose into the triglyceride 
B) Directly, by converting glucose to fatty acid molecules 
C) Indirectly, by converting glucose to acetyl CoA 
D) Indirectly, as a by-product of gluconeogenesis 
A) Directly, by incorporating the glucose into the triglyceride 
B) Directly, by converting glucose to fatty acid molecules 
C) Indirectly, by converting glucose to acetyl CoA 
D) Indirectly, as a by-product of gluconeogenesis

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellulose 
B) Glycogen 
C) Glucose 
D) Maltose 
A) Cellulose 
B) Glycogen 
C) Glucose 
D) Maltose

Question 15

The usual carbohydrate recommendation for most athletes is 70% of his or her total caloric intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Reactive hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose concentration that follows food intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in high-intensity, short-duration exercise is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 g\kg of body weight 
B) 5-7 g\kg of body weight 
C) 6-8 g\kg of body weight 
D) 8+ g\kg of body weight 
A) 5 g\kg of body weight 
B) 5-7 g\kg of body weight 
C) 6-8 g\kg of body weight 
D) 8+ g\kg of body weight

Question 18

How do epinephrine and norepinephrine raise blood glucose concentration?

Accepted Answer

A) They stimulate the conversion of glycogen to glucose. 
B) They stimulate amino acid transport to the liver. 
C) They mobilize fat stores. 
D) They stimulate the conversion of glucose to glycogen. 
A) They stimulate the conversion of glycogen to glucose. 
B) They stimulate amino acid transport to the liver. 
C) They mobilize fat stores. 
D) They stimulate the conversion of glucose to glycogen.

Question 19

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Starch is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) monosaccharide 
B) disaccharide 
C) polysaccharide 
D) sugar alcohol 
A) monosaccharide 
B) disaccharide 
C) polysaccharide 
D) sugar alcohol

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

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol.

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

Because of the way it is absorbed and metabolized, fructose will be converted to glucose rapidly.

Sugar does not contain dietary fiber.

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal three hours prior to competition?

Which of the following best describes the carbohydrate (CHO)loading protocol currently used by nearly all endurance athletes?

How is carbohydrate consumed in excess converted to fat?

One gram of carbohydrate yields approximately how many kcal?

Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?

The usual carbohydrate recommendation for most athletes is 70% of his or her total caloric intake.

Reactive hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose concentration that follows food intake.

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in high-intensity, short-duration exercise is ____.

How do epinephrine and norepinephrine raise blood glucose concentration?

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.

Starch is a ____.

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

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

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol.

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

Because of the way it is absorbed and metabolized, fructose will be converted to glucose rapidly.

Sugar does not contain dietary fiber.

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal three hours prior to competition?

Which of the following best describes the carbohydrate (CHO)loading protocol currently used by nearly all endurance athletes?

How is carbohydrate consumed in excess converted to fat?

One gram of carbohydrate yields approximately how many kcal?

Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?

The usual carbohydrate recommendation for most athletes is 70% of his or her total caloric intake.

Reactive hypoglycemia refers to low blood glucose concentration that follows food intake.

The recommended amount of daily carbohydrate for athletes engaged in high-intensity, short-duration exercise is ____.

How do epinephrine and norepinephrine raise blood glucose concentration?

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.

Starch is a ____.

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