Question 1

Why should athletes be cautioned about the drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases thirst. 
B)  It increases reaction time. 
C)  It promotes excretion of thiamin,riboflavin,and folate. 
D)  It is carbohydrate-rich,providing glucose and calories. 
A)  It increases thirst. 
B)  It increases reaction time. 
C)  It promotes excretion of thiamin,riboflavin,and folate. 
D)  It is carbohydrate-rich,providing glucose and calories.

Question 2

What is the name for the increase in strength and size that muscle cells and other tissues undergo in response to an overload of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophy 
B)  atrophy 
C)  hyperloading 
D)  hyperinsulinemia 
A)  hypertrophy 
B)  atrophy 
C)  hyperloading 
D)  hyperinsulinemia

Question 3

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

Accepted Answer

A)  drink large amounts of water over the course of the event 
B)  drink carbonated beverages during the event 
C)  favour sports drinks over water 
D)  eat a snack in the last half of a long event 
A)  drink large amounts of water over the course of the event 
B)  drink carbonated beverages during the event 
C)  favour sports drinks over water 
D)  eat a snack in the last half of a long event

Question 4

According to sports nutrition experts,endurance athletes should consume what percentage of their energy from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10% 
B)  10-20% 
C)  20-30% 
D)  30-40% 
A)  5-10% 
B)  10-20% 
C)  20-30% 
D)  30-40%

Question 5

Which of the following problems have been observed in athletes who have taken steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased white blood cells 
B)  diabetes 
C)  cancer of the lungs 
D)  impotence in men 
A)  increased white blood cells 
B)  diabetes 
C)  cancer of the lungs 
D)  impotence in men

Question 6

What provides most of the energy that muscles use to go into action in the early minutes of an activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  liver glycogen 
C)  fat 
D)  muscle glycogen 
A)  protein 
B)  liver glycogen 
C)  fat 
D)  muscle glycogen

Question 7

If a muscle is fit,it will draw more of what substance from the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  oxygen 
D)  nitrogen 
A)  glucose 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  oxygen 
D)  nitrogen

Question 8

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes in which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  those who exercise outside in cold weather 
B)  those who exercise intensely for 45 minutes 
C)  those who need to replenish electrolytes 
D)  those who are older 
A)  those who exercise outside in cold weather 
B)  those who exercise intensely for 45 minutes 
C)  those who need to replenish electrolytes 
D)  those who are older

Question 9

Which of the following substances places an extra burden on the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolic steroids 
B)  creatine 
C)  carnitine 
D)  whey protein powder 
A)  anabolic steroids 
B)  creatine 
C)  carnitine 
D)  whey protein powder

Question 10

Which of the following products is touted as increasing the intensity at which an athlete can train?

Accepted Answer

A)  whey protein 
B)  creatine 
C)  carnitine 
D)  human growth hormone 
A)  whey protein 
B)  creatine 
C)  carnitine 
D)  human growth hormone

Question 11

What is the fuel required for anaerobic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acids 
B)  amino acids 
C)  glucose 
D)  proteins 
A)  fatty acids 
B)  amino acids 
C)  glucose 
D)  proteins

Question 12

How long does it take for a person who exercises moderately to begin to use less glucose and more fat for fuel?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  15 minutes 
D)  20 minutes 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  15 minutes 
D)  20 minutes

Question 13

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a good reason for avoiding alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a diuretic. 
B)  It makes people overconfident. 
C)  It promotes excretion of vitamin C. 
D)  It causes heart palpitations. 
A)  It is a diuretic. 
B)  It makes people overconfident. 
C)  It promotes excretion of vitamin C. 
D)  It causes heart palpitations.

Question 15

Describe the benefits of weight training.

Accepted Answer

Weight training has long been recognized

Question 16

Which does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

Accepted Answer

A)  It implies that the product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B)  It implies that accurate research has been completed on the product. 
C)  It implies that the product is safe to consume. 
D)  It implies that the product's vitamin content especially benefits athletes. 
A)  It implies that the product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B)  It implies that accurate research has been completed on the product. 
C)  It implies that the product is safe to consume. 
D)  It implies that the product's vitamin content especially benefits athletes.

Question 17

You are coaching a high-performance athlete who asks you about moderate use of caffeine.What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no adverse effects. 
B)  It may assist performance. 
C)  It depletes glycogen stores. 
D)  It slows down reactions. 
A)  It has no adverse effects. 
B)  It may assist performance. 
C)  It depletes glycogen stores. 
D)  It slows down reactions.

Question 18

What was the recommendation for protein made in the Dietitians of Canada and American Dietetic Association joint position paper on "Nutrition for Athletic Performance"?

Accepted Answer

A)  somewhat higher than the 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight recommended for sedentary people 
B)  1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight 
C)  1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight 
D)  2.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight for endurance 
A)  somewhat higher than the 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight recommended for sedentary people 
B)  1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight 
C)  1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight 
D)  2.3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight for endurance

Question 19

An athlete takes vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition because he believes they can enhance performance.How would you respond to this belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  The practice does not improve performance because there is not enough time for them to be combined with other appropriate substances so they can do their work. 
B)  The practice is beneficial because athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. 
C)  The practice has been supported by research and advocated by health care professionals. 
D)  The practice improves performance because the vitamin has time to combine with its other appropriate parts before competition. 
A)  The practice does not improve performance because there is not enough time for them to be combined with other appropriate substances so they can do their work. 
B)  The practice is beneficial because athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. 
C)  The practice has been supported by research and advocated by health care professionals. 
D)  The practice improves performance because the vitamin has time to combine with its other appropriate parts before competition.

Question 20

Which of the following groups is most at risk for iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  power athletes 
B)  male athletes 
C)  older athletes 
D)  female athletes 
A)  power athletes 
B)  male athletes 
C)  older athletes 
D)  female athletes

Why should athletes be cautioned about the drinking alcohol?

What is the name for the increase in strength and size that muscle cells and other tissues undergo in response to an overload of physical activity?

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

According to sports nutrition experts,endurance athletes should consume what percentage of their energy from fat?

Which of the following problems have been observed in athletes who have taken steroids?

What provides most of the energy that muscles use to go into action in the early minutes of an activity?

If a muscle is fit,it will draw more of what substance from the blood?

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes in which of the following categories?

Which of the following substances places an extra burden on the kidneys?

Which of the following products is touted as increasing the intensity at which an athlete can train?

What is the fuel required for anaerobic activity?

How long does it take for a person who exercises moderately to begin to use less glucose and more fat for fuel?

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

What is a good reason for avoiding alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?

Describe the benefits of weight training.

Which does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

You are coaching a high-performance athlete who asks you about moderate use of caffeine.What advice would you give him?

What was the recommendation for protein made in the Dietitians of Canada and American Dietetic Association joint position paper on "Nutrition for Athletic Performance"?

An athlete takes vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition because he believes they can enhance performance.How would you respond to this belief?

Which of the following groups is most at risk for iron deficiency?

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Why should athletes be cautioned about the drinking alcohol?

What is the name for the increase in strength and size that muscle cells and other tissues undergo in response to an overload of physical activity?

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

According to sports nutrition experts,endurance athletes should consume what percentage of their energy from fat?

Which of the following problems have been observed in athletes who have taken steroids?

What provides most of the energy that muscles use to go into action in the early minutes of an activity?

If a muscle is fit,it will draw more of what substance from the blood?

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes in which of the following categories?

Which of the following substances places an extra burden on the kidneys?

Which of the following products is touted as increasing the intensity at which an athlete can train?

What is the fuel required for anaerobic activity?

How long does it take for a person who exercises moderately to begin to use less glucose and more fat for fuel?

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

What is a good reason for avoiding alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?

Describe the benefits of weight training.

Which does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

You are coaching a high-performance athlete who asks you about moderate use of caffeine.What advice would you give him?

What was the recommendation for protein made in the Dietitians of Canada and American Dietetic Association joint position paper on "Nutrition for Athletic Performance"?

An athlete takes vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition because he believes they can enhance performance.How would you respond to this belief?

Which of the following groups is most at risk for iron deficiency?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, starch, glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, oils, phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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