Question 1

What is the minimum amount of kcal he should consume on any given day?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,150 
B)  2,580 
C)  3,010 
D)  4,300
Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.

Question 2

What forms the basis for planning an athlete's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate intake 
B)  protein intake 
C)  fat intake 
D)  daily caloric intake

Question 3

One drink of an alcoholic beverage contains approximately how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 100 
B)  100 to 150 
C)  150 to 200 
D)  200 to 300

Question 4

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

Accepted Answer

A)  This statement is a health claim and such claims are not allowed. 
B)  This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are not allowed. 
C)  This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are allowed. 
D)  This statement is a health claim and such claims are allowed.

Question 5

Which intervention is likely to have the smallest impact on performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  training 
B)  dietary supplements containing caffeine 
C)  carbohydrate loading 
D)  use of erythropoietin

Question 6

The primary active ingredient in caffeine is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  methylxanthine 
B)  chondroitin sulfate 
C)  ephedrine 
D)  carnitine

Question 7

An athlete diagnosed with celiac disease will need to follow a ____ diet to prevent flare-ups of symptoms that can interfere with training and performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose-free 
B)  vegetarian 
C)  gluten-free 
D)  low-fat

Question 8

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration
b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise
c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma
d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant
e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts
f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH
g. Not effective as a performance enhancer
h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation
i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate
j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds
-Omega-3 fatty acids

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Given the alcohol content of most alcoholic beverages in the U.S., what effect does the consumption of alcohol likely have on hydration status?

Accepted Answer

A)  no effect 
B)  little effect because the percentage of alcohol contained in a beverage is low 
C)  negative effect due to alcohol's diuretic effect 
D)  positive effect due to an increased drive to drink fluids

Question 10

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration
b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise
c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma
d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant
e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts
f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH
g. Not effective as a performance enhancer
h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation
i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate
j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds
-Caffeine

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Muscle glycogen is resynthesized at its highest rate immediately after exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published very specific guidelines for the amount and timing of fluid intake during prolonged endurance exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Studies have found that college athletes consume more alcoholic drinks per week, binge drink, and engage in risky behaviors more often than nonathletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

He wants to consume 8 grams of CHO daily when training during racing season. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,720 
B)  2,064 
C)  2,752 
D)  3,440

Question 15

It makes sense for athletes engaged in prolonged endurance exercise to consume carbohydrates to improve performance and delay fatigue, but there is little evidence to suggest that such a strategy is beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As the time before the onset of exercise increases, the amount of carbohydrate that can be tolerated increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Studies in the general population suggest that probiotics are beneficial to the immune system, but studies in athletes have not been conclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A daily caffeine intake of up to ____ mg does not seem to affect an athlete's hydration or electrolyte status.

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  300 
C)  450 
D)  550

Question 19

Caffeine is not on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's list of banned stimulants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration
b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise
c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma
d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant
e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts
f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH
g. Not effective as a performance enhancer
h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation
i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate
j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds
-DHEA

Accepted Answer

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Exam 10: Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

What is the minimum amount of kcal he should consume on any given day?

What forms the basis for planning an athlete's diet?

One drink of an alcoholic beverage contains approximately how many kcal?

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

Which intervention is likely to have the smallest impact on performance?

The primary active ingredient in caffeine is ____.

An athlete diagnosed with celiac disease will need to follow a ____ diet to prevent flare-ups of symptoms that can interfere with training and performance.

Given the alcohol content of most alcoholic beverages in the U.S., what effect does the consumption of alcohol likely have on hydration status?

Muscle glycogen is resynthesized at its highest rate immediately after exercise.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published very specific guidelines for the amount and timing of fluid intake during prolonged endurance exercise.

Studies have found that college athletes consume more alcoholic drinks per week, binge drink, and engage in risky behaviors more often than nonathletes.

He wants to consume 8 grams of CHO daily when training during racing season. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

It makes sense for athletes engaged in prolonged endurance exercise to consume carbohydrates to improve performance and delay fatigue, but there is little evidence to suggest that such a strategy is beneficial.

As the time before the onset of exercise increases, the amount of carbohydrate that can be tolerated increases.

Studies in the general population suggest that probiotics are beneficial to the immune system, but studies in athletes have not been conclusive.

A daily caffeine intake of up to ____ mg does not seem to affect an athlete's hydration or electrolyte status.

Caffeine is not on the National Collegiate Athletic Association's list of banned stimulants.