Question 1

Suboptimal consumption of certain vitamins and minerals may predispose one to a number of diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are the signs of compulsive overeating?

Accepted Answer

Compulsive overeaters use food and eating to help with daily stresses and problem solving. Individuals who are compulsive overeaters tend to be overweight. They are aware of their inability to control their eating and may be particularly sensitive to comments about their weight or diet.

Question 3

Strength-power athletes do not need more protein than the RDA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What are the major drawbacks to using the food guide pyramid's recommendations for strength athletes?

Accepted Answer

It is too high in carbohydrate

Question 5

Proteins are composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleic acids 
B)  disaccharides 
C)  monosaccharides 
D)  amino acids 
A)  nucleic acids 
B)  disaccharides 
C)  monosaccharides 
D)  amino acids

Question 6

The term __________ refers to a food that offers no nutritional value other than energy itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term __________ refers to a food...

Question 7

The smallest carbohydrates are polysaccharides such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

___________ are artificial fats created when polyunsaturated vegetable oils (high in omega-6 fatty acids) are combined with hydrogen molecules to increase shelf life and stabilize the polyunsaturated oil.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are artificial fats created when polyunsaturated...

Question 9

What are the effects of a very low carbohydrate diet on athletes?

Accepted Answer

The low carbohydrate intake wi

Question 10

The __________ indicates how rapidly and how long a specific carbohydrate increases blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ indicates how rapidly and how...

Question 11

According to research, what percentage of an athlete's calories should come from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 12

___________ is the specific time at which you consume certain nutrients to enhance the adaptive response to exercise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is the specific time at which...

Question 13

To optimize the adaptive response to exercise, it is highly recommended that all strength-power athletes consume what type of a post-workout beverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate-protein 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  protein 
D)  water only 
A)  carbohydrate-protein 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  protein 
D)  water only

Question 14

Carbohydrate storage in the muscles can be maximized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating a high-carbohydrate diet 
B)  eating foods high in carbohydrates within 2 hours of strenuous exercise 
C)  drinking a carbohydrate beverage during long-term exercise 
D)  eating a high-carbohydrate diet, eating foods high in carbohydrates within 2 hours of strenuous exercise, and drinking a carbohydrate beverage during long-term exercise 
A)  eating a high-carbohydrate diet 
B)  eating foods high in carbohydrates within 2 hours of strenuous exercise 
C)  drinking a carbohydrate beverage during long-term exercise 
D)  eating a high-carbohydrate diet, eating foods high in carbohydrates within 2 hours of strenuous exercise, and drinking a carbohydrate beverage during long-term exercise

Question 15

Protein supplementation above that which is typically required for healthy adults may be useful in growing athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for dietary protein in sedentary individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
B)  0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
C)  1.5 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
D)  2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
A)  0.5 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
B)  0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
C)  1.5 g of protein per kilogram of body mass 
D)  2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body mass

Question 17

What is a general rule for the amount of protein an athlete should consume per day?

Accepted Answer

A simple rule of thumb is to p

Question 18

What is the term for the amount of nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals) per unit of energy in a given food?

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient density 
B)  caloric density 
C)  densitometry 
D)  recommended daily allowance 
A)  nutrient density 
B)  caloric density 
C)  densitometry 
D)  recommended daily allowance

Question 19

Athletes and the general population should limit what type of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  unsaturated fat 
B)  monounsaturated fat 
C)  polyunsaturated fat 
D)  saturated fat 
A)  unsaturated fat 
B)  monounsaturated fat 
C)  polyunsaturated fat 
D)  saturated fat

Question 20

What are the advantages of eating whole-grain carbohydrates as opposed to refined sugars?

Accepted Answer

You are better able to manage daily ener

Exam 7: Nutrition

Suboptimal consumption of certain vitamins and minerals may predispose one to a number of diseases.

What are the signs of compulsive overeating?

Strength-power athletes do not need more protein than the RDA.

What are the major drawbacks to using the food guide pyramid's recommendations for strength athletes?

Proteins are composed of:

The term __________ refers to a food that offers no nutritional value other than energy itself.

The smallest carbohydrates are polysaccharides such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

___________ are artificial fats created when polyunsaturated vegetable oils (high in omega-6 fatty acids) are combined with hydrogen molecules to increase shelf life and stabilize the polyunsaturated oil.

What are the effects of a very low carbohydrate diet on athletes?

The __________ indicates how rapidly and how long a specific carbohydrate increases blood glucose.

According to research, what percentage of an athlete's calories should come from fat?

___________ is the specific time at which you consume certain nutrients to enhance the adaptive response to exercise.

To optimize the adaptive response to exercise, it is highly recommended that all strength-power athletes consume what type of a post-workout beverage?

Carbohydrate storage in the muscles can be maximized by:

Protein supplementation above that which is typically required for healthy adults may be useful in growing athletes.

What is the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for dietary protein in sedentary individuals?

What is a general rule for the amount of protein an athlete should consume per day?

What is the term for the amount of nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals) per unit of energy in a given food?

Athletes and the general population should limit what type of fat?

What are the advantages of eating whole-grain carbohydrates as opposed to refined sugars?

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