Exam 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,an endurance athlete who weighs 60 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Caffeine _________.

The primary electrolytes in sports drinks are sodium and phosphorus.

Marcus is a healthy 55-year-old man.According to recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,he should perform _____ minutes of moderately-intense physical activity each week.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weight lifters?

If athletes consume protein supplements in excess of their energy needs,their body will convert the extra amino acids into fat for storage in adipose tissue.

Under anaerobic conditions,muscle cells convert pyruvate to _________.

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of _________.

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following ergogenic aids are most frequently used to enhance athletic performance?

The National Collegiate Athletic Association limits the amount of _____ athletes can have in their bodies during competition.

Antioxidant vitamin supplements are not recommended for athletes.