Question 1

A moderate dose of caffeine is defined as ____ mg daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 to 200 
B)  200 to 300 
C)  300 to 400 
D)  400 to 500
189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.
Training Year
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Preparation
Competition
Transition
General training; focus on endurance
Specific training; focus on increasing power and strength
Practice races
Racing season
Active recovery

Question 2

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
-Probiotics

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the dietary supplement that is most...

Question 3

Using a sport that you are familiar with, create a sample one-year training and nutrition plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a sport that you are familiar...

Question 4

An autoimmune response to the consumption of gluten that causes damage to the small intestine is known as _______________.
Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An autoimmune response to the consumption of...

Question 5

Caffeine most likely affects endurance performance by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing mobilization and oxidation of free fatty acids 
B)  using fatty acids and thus sparing muscle glycogen 
C)  decreasing the perception of effort 
D)  increasing skeletal muscle strength

Question 6

For underweight athletes who are not struggling with disordered eating, the general recommendation is to increase caloric intake by approximately 500 kcal daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain how to eat nutritiously without consuming excess kilocalories.
Answer Key

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how to eat nutritiously without consuming...

Question 8

The wrong precompetition meal can be far more detrimental than the right precompetition meal can be beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A nutrient dense food is rich in nutrients compared to its caloric content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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
-Beta-alanine

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the dietary supplement that is most...

Question 11

Which practitioners are trained to evaluate and plan athletes' diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) 
B)  certified athletic trainers (AT
C)  
C)  sports dietitians 
D)  nutritionists

Question 12

Nearly every marathon runner or triathlete has a story about "hitting the wall" or "bonking," terms that refer to an inability to complete a race due to _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nearly every marathon runner or triathlete has...

Question 13

Fat should never be part of a pre-exercise meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Caffeine is considered an effective weight loss agent because it helps decrease body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During prolonged endurance exercise, why does the liver have difficulty maintaining blood glucose within the normal range?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood insulin concentration is decreased. 
B)  Conversion of fructose to glucose does not take place. 
C)  The central nervous system response is delayed. 
D)  The rate of gluconeogenesis is limited.

Question 16

Much of the information about intake during exercise focuses on athletes in ____ sports because the risk for heat illness is high, hyponatremia can occur, and the need for fluid and carbohydrate is great.

Accepted Answer

A)  strength 
B)  endurance 
C)  intermittent, high intensity 
D)  adolescent
189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.
Training Year
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Preparation
Competition
Transition
General training; focus on endurance
Specific training; focus on increasing power and strength
Practice races
Racing season
Active recovery

Question 17

Research studies suggest that the lack of food prior to exercise does not impact performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Pre-exercise food and fluid intake recommendations are general guidelines that athletes must adjust based on trial and error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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
-Bicarbonate

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the dietary supplement that is most...

Question 20

There is no evidence that athletes consuming a diet that is adequate in energy and nutrients need vitamin or mineral supplementation or that such supplementation will improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

A moderate dose of caffeine is defined as ____ mg daily.

Using a sport that you are familiar with, create a sample one-year training and nutrition plan.

An autoimmune response to the consumption of gluten that causes damage to the small intestine is known as _______________. Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.

Caffeine most likely affects endurance performance by ____.

For underweight athletes who are not struggling with disordered eating, the general recommendation is to increase caloric intake by approximately 500 kcal daily.

Explain how to eat nutritiously without consuming excess kilocalories. Answer Key

The wrong precompetition meal can be far more detrimental than the right precompetition meal can be beneficial.

A nutrient dense food is rich in nutrients compared to its caloric content.

Which practitioners are trained to evaluate and plan athletes' diets?

Nearly every marathon runner or triathlete has a story about "hitting the wall" or "bonking," terms that refer to an inability to complete a race due to _______________.

Fat should never be part of a pre-exercise meal.

Caffeine is considered an effective weight loss agent because it helps decrease body fat.

During prolonged endurance exercise, why does the liver have difficulty maintaining blood glucose within the normal range?

Much of the information about intake during exercise focuses on athletes in ____ sports because the risk for heat illness is high, hyponatremia can occur, and the need for fluid and carbohydrate is great.

Research studies suggest that the lack of food prior to exercise does not impact performance.

Pre-exercise food and fluid intake recommendations are general guidelines that athletes must adjust based on trial and error.

There is no evidence that athletes consuming a diet that is adequate in energy and nutrients need vitamin or mineral supplementation or that such supplementation will improve performance.