Exam 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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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.

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To be certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer, an individual must have an associate's or bachelor's degree in any number of allied health fields.

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A mesocycle is subdivided into time frames called macrocycles.

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Sports nutrition recommendations should be made based on the results of one research study.

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Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
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Atrophy
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An exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body
Low blood sodium level
A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform
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Atrophy
An exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body
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Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
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Nutrient dense
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The study of health-related events in a population
The absolute or relative difficulty of physical activity or exercise
A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content
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Nutrient dense
The study of health-related events in a population
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Which professional is 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?

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Explain the peer review process. Why is it important?

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Microcycles are often designed to coincide with the weekly calendar.

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

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Sports nutrition is the application of nutrition and exercise physiology principles to support and enhance training, performance, and recovery.

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Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
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Ergogenic aid
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A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content
A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform
A specialized type of athletic training that involves powerful, explosive movements
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Ergogenic aid
A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content
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According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents should do ____ minutes or more of physical activity daily.

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

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Anaerobic means "with oxygen."

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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?

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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.

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

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Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
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Epidemiological study
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Low blood sodium level
A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform
Any external influence that may enhance training, recovery, or performance
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Epidemiological study
Low blood sodium level
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How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)differ from the Adequate Intake (AI)?

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