Exam 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) helps people answer which question?

A Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is a registered dietitian who has specialized knowledge and experiences in sports nutrition.

HONcode is a code of conduct for medical and health websites.

Training periodization ____.

Which training principle is based on the idea that individuals may respond and adapt slightly differently, even when exposed to the same training stimulus?

The early focus of nutrition research was on the ____.

The Daily Value (DV) is an estimate of the amount needed each day based on a ____ calorie diet.

The MyPlate plate is divided into four parts-fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins.

Epidemiological studies are used to confirm cause-and-effect relationships.

What are the food and fluid intake recommendations for athletes before, during, and after exercise?

Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once. a. Any external influence that may enhance training, recovery, or performance b. An inactive substance c. Estimates the amount of certain nutrients needed each day d. Low blood sodium level e. An exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body f. A degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases g. Nutrient needed in relatively large amounts h. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle i. A substance in solution that conducts an electrical current j. A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform k. A wasting or decrease in organ or tissue size l. A specialized type of athletic training that involves powerful, explosive movements m. The absolute or relative difficulty of physical activity or exercise n. The study of health-related events in a population o. A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content -Nutrient dense

The conclusions are supported by good evidence, known as a rich body of data in Grade I.

Epidemiological studies can only establish a correlation.

Athletes need an adequate protein intake ____.

A macrocycle should not be longer than a calendar year.

Endurance and ultraendurance athletes are concerned about some of the same issues. One of these is adequate ____.

Exercise physiology case best be described as ____.

Surveys suggest that ____ percent or more of all elite athletes use one or more dietary supplements.

Which type of athlete participates in sports to be physically active, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and for enjoyment?

Most Internet users access commercial websites, which have higher-quality information because of higher editing standards and the inclusion of more rigorous scientific articles as references.