Exam 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition

When using the Food Exchange System, food on each list can be "exchanged " for another food on the same list because each has approximately the same ____ content for the portion size listed.

Which training principle is based on the idea that the type of physiological responses and eventual adaptations will be specific to the type of stimulus and stress imposed on the body?

The ability to perform endurance-type activities, determined by the heart's ability to provide a sufficient amount of oxygen-laden blood to exercising muscles and the ability of those muscles to take up and use the oxygen is _______________.

Microcycles are often designed to coincide with the weekly calendar.

Which substance is banned in many sports?

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 -Plyometric

This is an example of a(n) ____ study.

Strength athlete is a term commonly used to describe an athlete that primarily depends on anaerobic energy systems.

Fat intake should be less than 20 percent of total calories.

A double-blind study is one in which neither the researchers nor the study participants know which group they are in or which treatment they are receiving.

What is the best definition of 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 -Intensity

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 -DV

The term level of evidence refers to the ____.

The strongest research protocol is a(n) _______________, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study performed on humans.

When the term nutritionist is used, it refers to an individual that has a bachelor's degree in nutrition.

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 -Electrolyte

The EAR is the highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals in the general population.

Which statement best describes how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) apply to athletes in training?

Explain the peer review process. Why is it important?