Question 1

Why is MyPyramid a useful tool for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a well-planned diet that meets the needs of nearly all athletes in training. 
B)  It is a general guideline that provides the minimum amount of carbohydrate recommended. 
C)  The website has individually planned diets for endurance and strength athletes. 
D)  The diet plans are formulated with athletes in mind.

Question 2

What is the relationship between alcohol and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol causes depression. 
B)  Alcohol reduces depression. 
C)  There is no relationship between alcohol and depression.

Question 3

What does the term "discretionary calories" mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calories needed to maintain energy balance after meeting macronutrient needs 
B)  Calories obtained from fat and alcohol after meeting micronutrient needs 
C)  Energy (kcal) obtained from snacks but not meals 
D)  Energy (kcal) obtained from alcohol and sugar

Question 4

Alcohol can be both detrimental and beneficial to health, depending on the amount consumed and the pattern of consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many kg does he weigh (round to the nearest whole number)?

Accepted Answer

A)  84 
B)  86 
C)  90 
D)  94

Question 7

Match the sport with the most appropriate guidelines. Use each answer only once.
-Soccer, basketball, lacrosse

Accepted Answer

A) Nonforce-producing weight is not desirable. CHO, protein, and fat needs can be quite high. Oxidative phosphorylation is the predominant energy system. 
B) Body composition goals will depend on amount of area that must be covered, frequency of player substitution, and the relative need for speed, strength, and power. In many cases need for CHO is relatively high. 
C) High muscularity and low percentage body fat are desirable. Creatine phosphate is a predominant energy system. 
D) Body composition plays a minor role. General principles outlined in the Dietary Guidelines may be sufficient to support performance. 
E) High muscularity and low percentage body fat are desirable. Weight and/or appearance are major concerns.

Question 8

Alcohol is considered nutrient dense because it contains 7 kcal/g.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

He wants to consume 8 g of CHO/kg of body weight daily when training during the competition period. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The first goal of dietary planning is to establish daily _____ intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate 
B)  protein 
C)  fat 
D)  energy

Question 11

According to the "rule of thumb" recommendation for pre-exercise intake, approximately how many grams of CHO should he consume one hour prior to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  43 
B)  86 
C)  258 
D)  344

Question 12

Determination of energy (caloric) intake is the first step in diet planning for athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

indicate whether or not the item MUST appear on the label of a dietary supplement.
-Evidence of effectiveness:

Accepted Answer

A)  must appear by law. 
B)  is not required by law.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the relationship between vitamin supplements and athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  A daily multivitamin supplement improves performance. 
B)  There is no relationship between a daily multivitamin supplement and improved performance. 
C)  A daily multivitamin supplement has been shown to decrease performance. 
D)  If a deficiency exists, a supplement of the deficient vitamin can improve performance.

Question 16

How does creatine supplementation compare to illegal performance enhancers (such as anabolic steroids or blood doping) in regards to performance improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creatine supplements improve performance to a much greater degree. 
B)  Creatine supplements improve performance to a much lesser degree. 
C)  Creatine supplements improve performance to about the same degree.

Question 17

In which mesocycle is the athlete's energy intake likely to be the lowest because the daily energy expenditure is likely to be lowest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active recovery 
B)  Competition 
C)  Pre-competition 
D)  Intense training during the preparation period

Question 18

Once an energy (kcal) goal has been established, in what order should the other nutrients be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate, fat, protein 
B)  Carbohydrate, protein, fat 
C)  Protein, carbohydrate, fat 
D)  Fat, carbohydrate, protein

Question 19

Immediately after a practice session that has substantially depleted muscle glycogen, this athlete consumes 100 g of carbohydrate as well as some protein and fat. Does this amount of CHO meet the recommendation for CHO replacement within the first hour after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  No 
B)  Yes

Question 20

A nutrient-dense food is high in nutrients relative to its caloric content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Why is MyPyramid a useful tool for athletes?

What is the relationship between alcohol and depression?

What does the term "discretionary calories" mean?

Alcohol can be both detrimental and beneficial to health, depending on the amount consumed and the pattern of consumption.

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

How many kg does he weigh (round to the nearest whole number) ?

Match the sport with the most appropriate guidelines. Use each answer only once. -Soccer, basketball, lacrosse

Alcohol is considered nutrient dense because it contains 7 kcal/g.

He wants to consume 8 g of CHO/kg of body weight daily when training during the competition period. How many kcal of CHO would this be?

The first goal of dietary planning is to establish daily _____ intake.

According to the "rule of thumb" recommendation for pre-exercise intake, approximately how many grams of CHO should he consume one hour prior to exercise?

Determination of energy (caloric) intake is the first step in diet planning for athletes.

indicate whether or not the item MUST appear on the label of a dietary supplement. -Evidence of effectiveness:

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

What is the relationship between vitamin supplements and athletic performance?

How does creatine supplementation compare to illegal performance enhancers (such as anabolic steroids or blood doping) in regards to performance improvement?

In which mesocycle is the athlete's energy intake likely to be the lowest because the daily energy expenditure is likely to be lowest?

Once an energy (kcal) goal has been established, in what order should the other nutrients be considered?

Immediately after a practice session that has substantially depleted muscle glycogen, this athlete consumes 100 g of carbohydrate as well as some protein and fat. Does this amount of CHO meet the recommendation for CHO replacement within the first hour after exercise?

A nutrient-dense food is high in nutrients relative to its caloric content.