Exam 16: Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

An athlete with whom you are working is considering undertaking a 7-day detoxification diet. Identify at least three pros and cons you might present to this athlete.

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Some potential benefits associated with a detoxification diet include decreased bloating from eating less food; clearer skin from increased hydration; decreased headaches from elimination of caffeine and alcohol; improved energy levels and sense of well-being from a combination of more natural food intake, exercise, and relaxation components of the program; and psychological factors. A potential con of a detox diet includes that it may not be necessary because what toxins are absorbed tend to be stored with fat tissue, which is not impacted by cleansing practices. Additional cons include the potential for metabolic disturbances, fainting episodes, dehydration, muscle cramps, and protein- and nutrient-depletion, which may lead to decreased lean muscle mass and slowed metabolism.

Yearly detox diets are recommended to thoroughly cleanse the body from the wide variety of harmful chemicals and pollutants introduced on a daily basis.

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An athlete complains of bloating, abdominal pain, and vomiting during practice. He states that he had an apple a few hours before practice. What do you suspect may be the cause of his symptoms?

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Which of the following are drawbacks to consuming a paleo diet? Select all that apply

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What action should you take if you are concerned that one of your clients is following a specialized eating plan that is not positively impacting performance? Select all that apply.

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Complementary proteins must be consumed in the same meal in order for vegetarians to meet their protein needs.

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A vegetarian athlete with whom you are working would like to begin taking a creatine supplement. What action should you take?

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Which of the following are benefits provided to an athlete who consumes a well-planned vegetarian diet? Select all that apply.

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A well-planned vegetarian diet may be the optimal diet plan for endurance athletes because it incorporates a high percentage (50% to 65%) of calories from carbohydrate sources.

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Vegetarian athletes should seek to eat fortified foods to optimize their intake of which of the following nutrients? Select all that apply.

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What is the typical stated purpose of a "detox" diet?

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Question 11

How can an individual prevent allergic reactions to food?

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Question 12

What sometimes fatal reaction is associated with consumption of a food allergen in a sensitive individual?

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Question 13

Which protein in wheat and other grain products creates an autoimmune reaction known as celiac disease?

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Question 14

Which phase of a detox diet is typically liquid-only?

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Which of the following conditions might be more likely to occur in an elite vegetarian or vegan athlete?

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A vegetarian diet, despite being restrictive, can provide adequate nutrition for optimal health and performance.

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Compared to omnivores, vegetarians have lower rates of which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Question 18

It is safe to adopt a gluten-free diet as a means of losing weight and becoming healthier.

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Question 19

Which statement about grains and a raw-food diet is true?

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An athlete with whom you are working is considering undertaking a 7-day detoxification diet. Identify at least three pros and cons you might present to this athlete.

Yearly detox diets are recommended to thoroughly cleanse the body from the wide variety of harmful chemicals and pollutants introduced on a daily basis.

An athlete complains of bloating, abdominal pain, and vomiting during practice. He states that he had an apple a few hours before practice. What do you suspect may be the cause of his symptoms?

Which of the following are drawbacks to consuming a paleo diet? Select all that apply

What action should you take if you are concerned that one of your clients is following a specialized eating plan that is not positively impacting performance? Select all that apply.

Complementary proteins must be consumed in the same meal in order for vegetarians to meet their protein needs.

A vegetarian athlete with whom you are working would like to begin taking a creatine supplement. What action should you take?

Which of the following are benefits provided to an athlete who consumes a well-planned vegetarian diet? Select all that apply.

A well-planned vegetarian diet may be the optimal diet plan for endurance athletes because it incorporates a high percentage (50% to 65%) of calories from carbohydrate sources.

Vegetarian athletes should seek to eat fortified foods to optimize their intake of which of the following nutrients? Select all that apply.

What is the typical stated purpose of a "detox" diet?

How can an individual prevent allergic reactions to food?

What sometimes fatal reaction is associated with consumption of a food allergen in a sensitive individual?

Which protein in wheat and other grain products creates an autoimmune reaction known as celiac disease?

Which phase of a detox diet is typically liquid-only?

Which of the following conditions might be more likely to occur in an elite vegetarian or vegan athlete?

A vegetarian diet, despite being restrictive, can provide adequate nutrition for optimal health and performance.

Compared to omnivores, vegetarians have lower rates of which of the following? Select all that apply.

It is safe to adopt a gluten-free diet as a means of losing weight and becoming healthier.

Which statement about grains and a raw-food diet is true?

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