Question 1

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 2

The two predominant glucose-regulating hormones are glucagon and insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Some nondiabetic endurance athletes may experience __________, which decreases blood glucose concentration and impairs performance.

Accepted Answer

exercise-i

Question 5

Scientific study of the intake of a low-glycemic index food prior to endurance exercise suggests that this strategy is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) detrimental to performance 
B) beneficial to nearly all endurance athletes 
C) beneficial to some endurance athletes 
D) not beneficial or detrimental to any endurance athletes 
A) detrimental to performance 
B) beneficial to nearly all endurance athletes 
C) beneficial to some endurance athletes 
D) not beneficial or detrimental to any endurance athletes

Question 6

Explain the physiological principles behind the recommendations for daily carbohydrate intake for athletes in training and the intake of specific kinds and amounts of carbohydrate-containing foods before, during, and after exercise.

Accepted Answer

The physiological principles behind the

Question 7

Which organ controls blood glucose by secreting insulin and glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreas 
B) Liver 
C) Kidney 
D) Adrenal gland 
A) Pancreas 
B) Liver 
C) Kidney 
D) Adrenal gland

Question 8

To optimize glycogen replenishment after exercise, carbohydrate and insulin are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the intended meaning of the marketing term "low-impact carbs"?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate foods that are burned for energy rather than stored as fat. 
B) Carbohydrate foods with fewer kilocalories than similar products. 
C) Carbohydrate foods that result in a slow rise in blood glucose and insulin. 
D) Carbohydrate foods that contain both simple and complex carbohydrates. 
A) Carbohydrate foods that are burned for energy rather than stored as fat. 
B) Carbohydrate foods with fewer kilocalories than similar products. 
C) Carbohydrate foods that result in a slow rise in blood glucose and insulin. 
D) Carbohydrate foods that contain both simple and complex carbohydrates.

Question 10

Assuming that both muscle glycogen and blood glucose concentrations are adequate, exercising muscle cells prefer to use blood glucose rather than muscle glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Fiber is a ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Xylitol is a ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the composition of sucrose?

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 14

Digestion begins in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach 
B) mouth 
C) small intestine 
D) large intestine 
A) stomach 
B) mouth 
C) small intestine 
D) large intestine

Question 15

Why are many people unable to digest milk sugar?

Accepted Answer

A) They lack pancreatic amylase. 
B) They lack the proper intestinal bacteria. 
C) They were not breast-fed. 
D) They have a lactase deficiency. 
A) They lack pancreatic amylase. 
B) They lack the proper intestinal bacteria. 
C) They were not breast-fed. 
D) They have a lactase deficiency.

Question 16

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 17

Regular aerobic exercise training affects carbohydrate (CHO)usage by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the enzymatic activity associated with glycolysis 
B) increasing the number and size of mitochondria 
C) decreasing liver glycogen storage so more CHO is stored as muscle glycogen 
D) decreasing the oxidative capacity of muscle 
A) increasing the enzymatic activity associated with glycolysis 
B) increasing the number and size of mitochondria 
C) decreasing liver glycogen storage so more CHO is stored as muscle glycogen 
D) decreasing the oxidative capacity of muscle

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement regarding diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Being diagnosed does not stop one from excelling in athletics. 
B) There is no difference in insulin secretion between type 1 and type 2. 
C) Individuals with diabetes should increase their intake of high-glycemic index foods.. 
D) Diabetes does not involve insulin resistance. 
A) Being diagnosed does not stop one from excelling in athletics. 
B) There is no difference in insulin secretion between type 1 and type 2. 
C) Individuals with diabetes should increase their intake of high-glycemic index foods.. 
D) Diabetes does not involve insulin resistance.

Question 19

Glycerol is a ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

For near-maximum muscle __________ capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately 8-10 g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight daily.

Accepted Answer

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

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

The two predominant glucose-regulating hormones are glucagon and insulin.

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

Some nondiabetic endurance athletes may experience __________, which decreases blood glucose concentration and impairs performance.

Scientific study of the intake of a low-glycemic index food prior to endurance exercise suggests that this strategy is ____.

Explain the physiological principles behind the recommendations for daily carbohydrate intake for athletes in training and the intake of specific kinds and amounts of carbohydrate-containing foods before, during, and after exercise.

Which organ controls blood glucose by secreting insulin and glucagon?

To optimize glycogen replenishment after exercise, carbohydrate and insulin are needed.

What is the intended meaning of the marketing term "low-impact carbs"?

Assuming that both muscle glycogen and blood glucose concentrations are adequate, exercising muscle cells prefer to use blood glucose rather than muscle glycogen.

Fiber is a ____.

Xylitol is a ____.

What is the composition of sucrose?

Digestion begins in the ____.

Why are many people unable to digest milk sugar?

What does the glycemic index (GI)measure?

Regular aerobic exercise training affects carbohydrate (CHO)usage by ____.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding diabetes?

Glycerol is a ____.

For near-maximum muscle __________ capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately 8-10 g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight daily.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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Energy Systems and Exercise

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Vitamins

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Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

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

The two predominant glucose-regulating hormones are glucagon and insulin.

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

Some nondiabetic endurance athletes may experience __________, which decreases blood glucose concentration and impairs performance.

Scientific study of the intake of a low-glycemic index food prior to endurance exercise suggests that this strategy is ____.

Explain the physiological principles behind the recommendations for daily carbohydrate intake for athletes in training and the intake of specific kinds and amounts of carbohydrate-containing foods before, during, and after exercise.

Which organ controls blood glucose by secreting insulin and glucagon?

To optimize glycogen replenishment after exercise, carbohydrate and insulin are needed.

What is the intended meaning of the marketing term "low-impact carbs"?

Assuming that both muscle glycogen and blood glucose concentrations are adequate, exercising muscle cells prefer to use blood glucose rather than muscle glycogen.

Fiber is a ____.

Xylitol is a ____.

What is the composition of sucrose?

Digestion begins in the ____.

Why are many people unable to digest milk sugar?

What does the glycemic index (GI)measure?

Regular aerobic exercise training affects carbohydrate (CHO)usage by ____.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding diabetes?

Glycerol is a ____.

For near-maximum muscle __________ capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately 8-10 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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