Question 1

What is oxidative stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Damage that occurs due to the increase in free radical production 
B) The additional burden put on the lungs to deliver oxygen during intense exercise 
C) A series of oxidation\reduction reactions necessary for the production of ATP 
D) The result of a subclinical or clinical B-complex vitamin deficiency 
A) Damage that occurs due to the increase in free radical production 
B) The additional burden put on the lungs to deliver oxygen during intense exercise 
C) A series of oxidation\reduction reactions necessary for the production of ATP 
D) The result of a subclinical or clinical B-complex vitamin deficiency

Question 2

Of the carotenoids, beta-carotene has the most powerful antioxidant properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Adequate ____ helps athletes maintain optimal performance, but its status in an individual can be low due to the use of sunscreen.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin D 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin D

Question 4

In healthy athletes, an increase in thiamin intake results in an increase in energy production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An important factor in obtaining excellent nutritional status is adequate ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important factor in obtaining excellent nutritional...

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Chemical structure has four rings, one of which is broken, allowing it to easily bind with proteins.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Vitamin BS1U1B112S1U1B0 and Vitamin E and Vitamin is...

Question 7

Which question is best answered by using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Accepted Answer

A) How much of a vitamin is too much? 
B) Is the amount in this vitamin supplement safe? 
C) Is the amount in this vitamin supplement effective? 
D) How much of a certain vitamin is needed each day? 
A) How much of a vitamin is too much? 
B) Is the amount in this vitamin supplement safe? 
C) Is the amount in this vitamin supplement effective? 
D) How much of a certain vitamin is needed each day?

Question 8

Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme?

Accepted Answer

A) Attaches to RNA to assist in the synthesis of an enzyme 
B) Attaches to cell membranes to assist in the uptake of an enzyme 
C) Attaches to an enzyme and speeds up a reaction 
D) Attaches to an enzyme and allows for the transportation of the enzyme 
A) Attaches to RNA to assist in the synthesis of an enzyme 
B) Attaches to cell membranes to assist in the uptake of an enzyme 
C) Attaches to an enzyme and speeds up a reaction 
D) Attaches to an enzyme and allows for the transportation of the enzyme

Question 9

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) prevent oxidation of low-density lipoproteins 
B) release glucose from glycogen stores 
C) store glucose as glycogen 
D) reduce muscle soreness 
A) prevent oxidation of low-density lipoproteins 
B) release glucose from glycogen stores 
C) store glucose as glycogen 
D) reduce muscle soreness

Question 10

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A as retinol 
B) Vitamin A as beta-carotene 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin E 
A) Vitamin A as retinol 
B) Vitamin A as beta-carotene 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin E

Question 11

There is strong evidence that exercise substantially increases the need for most vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sedentary individuals can meet the recommended daily intake of vitamins through food alone, but most endurance athletes cannot because exercise accelerates the loss of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After tissues are saturated with water-soluble vitamins, any excess is excreted and no toxicity symptoms have been reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The amount of energy (kcal)provided by the B-complex vitamins is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 kcal\g 
B) 7 kcal\g 
C) 9 kcal\g 
D) 0 kcal\g 
A) 4 kcal\g 
B) 7 kcal\g 
C) 9 kcal\g 
D) 0 kcal\g

Question 15

Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may take several hours, and transport in the blood requires that they be bound to a carrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: The primary antioxidant found on or near cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Vitamin A and Vitamin D and Vitamin is...

Question 17

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A term that is used on food and supplement labels that is an estimate of the amount of a nutrient needed each day is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary Reference Intake 
B) Daily Value 
C) Recommended Amount 
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Level 
A) Dietary Reference Intake 
B) Daily Value 
C) Recommended Amount 
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Level

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin A from food?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A is a difficult vitamin to obtain from food. 
B) Low vitamin A intake from food is rare. 
C) Vitamin A intake generally reflects fruit and vegetable intake. 
D) Vitamin A intake generally reflects energy intake. 
A) Vitamin A is a difficult vitamin to obtain from food. 
B) Low vitamin A intake from food is rare. 
C) Vitamin A intake generally reflects fruit and vegetable intake. 
D) Vitamin A intake generally reflects energy intake.

Question 20

An example of a fruit that contains small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A as well as a substantial amount of vitamin C is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) banana 
B) orange 
C) plum 
D) watermelon 
A) banana 
B) orange 
C) plum 
D) watermelon

What is oxidative stress?

Of the carotenoids, beta-carotene has the most powerful antioxidant properties.

Adequate ____ helps athletes maintain optimal performance, but its status in an individual can be low due to the use of sunscreen.

In healthy athletes, an increase in thiamin intake results in an increase in energy production.

An important factor in obtaining excellent nutritional status is adequate ________.

Which question is best answered by using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme?

Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine)is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

There is strong evidence that exercise substantially increases the need for most vitamins.

Sedentary individuals can meet the recommended daily intake of vitamins through food alone, but most endurance athletes cannot because exercise accelerates the loss of vitamins.

After tissues are saturated with water-soluble vitamins, any excess is excreted and no toxicity symptoms have been reported.

The amount of energy (kcal)provided by the B-complex vitamins is ____.

Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may take several hours, and transport in the blood requires that they be bound to a carrier.

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

A term that is used on food and supplement labels that is an estimate of the amount of a nutrient needed each day is ____.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin A from food?

An example of a fruit that contains small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B₆, folate, and vitamin A as well as a substantial amount of vitamin C is a(n)____.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

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 8: Vitamins

What is oxidative stress?

Of the carotenoids, beta-carotene has the most powerful antioxidant properties.

Adequate ____ helps athletes maintain optimal performance, but its status in an individual can be low due to the use of sunscreen.

In healthy athletes, an increase in thiamin intake results in an increase in energy production.

An important factor in obtaining excellent nutritional status is adequate ________.

Which question is best answered by using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Which of the following describes the basic function of a coenzyme?

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

Which antioxidant vitamin is most crucial to consume on a daily basis?

There is strong evidence that exercise substantially increases the need for most vitamins.

Sedentary individuals can meet the recommended daily intake of vitamins through food alone, but most endurance athletes cannot because exercise accelerates the loss of vitamins.

After tissues are saturated with water-soluble vitamins, any excess is excreted and no toxicity symptoms have been reported.

The amount of energy (kcal)provided by the B-complex vitamins is ____.

Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may take several hours, and transport in the blood requires that they be bound to a carrier.

Most adults in the U.S. consume an adequate amount of vitamins.

A term that is used on food and supplement labels that is an estimate of the amount of a nutrient needed each day is ____.

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and the consumption of an adequate amount of vitamin A from food?

An example of a fruit that contains small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A as well as a substantial amount of vitamin C is a(n)____.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

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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Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine)is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

An example of a fruit that contains small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B₆, folate, and vitamin A as well as a substantial amount of vitamin C is a(n)____.