Exam 9: Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

A carbohydrate-rich meal 3 to 4 hours prior to competition benefits an endurance athlete in which of the following ways?

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Recovery nutrition strategies for strength athletes focus on carbohydrate intake to replenish stores and protein intake to provide _____ to support muscle hypertrophy.

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glycogen; amino acids

Explain the purpose of utilizing a periodized nutrition program and outline the continuum of energy and nutrient needs specific to each phase.

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Because they require optimum output from each of the energy systems, power athletes typically follow periodized training programs that outline a preplanned intensity and volume of exercise (typically including endurance exercise, high-intensity anaerobic training, and strength training) that varies and corresponds to training goals. A periodized nutrition program, in which calorie and macronutrient intakes vary based on the training regimen, ensures optimal fuel availability to support the athlete's specific training and competition demands. Energy and nutrient needs are highest during peak training, somewhat decreased during taper and competition, and much lower during the transition and rest phases.

Although poor zinc intake is associated with decreased cardiovascular function and decreased muscular strength and endurance, why should zinc supplementation be discouraged?

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Which substance, found in high concentrations in type-2 skeletal muscle fibers, assists in prolonging the duration of exercise by buffering the acidity associated with the by-products of anaerobic energy systems?

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How often should carbohydrate consumption occur during an extended endurance workout to optimize performance?

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Endurance athletes should avoid carbohydrates in the hour prior to exercise to avoid reactive hypoglycemia.

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What role does carbohydrate consumption during recovery play in muscle protein synthesis?

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Question 8

Explain what happens physiologically when an athlete "bonks" or "hits the wall."

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Question 9

A power athlete is unable to consume the recommended amount of carbohydrates during exercise due to gastrointestinal upset. What recommendation should be provided to this athlete?

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When should an athlete who participates in heavy resistance training consume protein in order to maximize muscle protein synthesis?

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Question 11

Deficiency of which of the following minerals can limit aerobic capacity?

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Question 12

What are the two primary principles endurance athletes should follow to avoid extreme fatigue and optimize performance? Select all that apply.

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Question 13

Which of the following would be considered benefits of a hyperhydration protocol prior to intensive training? Select all that apply.

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Why is it important that endurance athletes take in sufficient amounts of protein? Select all that apply.

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Based on the most current research, what strategy might an endurance athlete follow in order to maximize the amount of carbohydrates absorbed when consumed during exercise?

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Why do strength athletes typically have high caloric needs despite expending relatively few calories during training or competition?

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What results are noted when protein consumption for strength athletes exceeds the 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

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What adaptations occur in highly trained endurance athletes that serve to increase aerobic power? Select all that apply.

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Which of the following are common nutritional mistakes made by athletes? Select all that apply.

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A carbohydrate-rich meal 3 to 4 hours prior to competition benefits an endurance athlete in which of the following ways?

Recovery nutrition strategies for strength athletes focus on carbohydrate intake to replenish stores and protein intake to provide _____ to support muscle hypertrophy.

Explain the purpose of utilizing a periodized nutrition program and outline the continuum of energy and nutrient needs specific to each phase.

Although poor zinc intake is associated with decreased cardiovascular function and decreased muscular strength and endurance, why should zinc supplementation be discouraged?

Which substance, found in high concentrations in type-2 skeletal muscle fibers, assists in prolonging the duration of exercise by buffering the acidity associated with the by-products of anaerobic energy systems?

How often should carbohydrate consumption occur during an extended endurance workout to optimize performance?

Endurance athletes should avoid carbohydrates in the hour prior to exercise to avoid reactive hypoglycemia.

What role does carbohydrate consumption during recovery play in muscle protein synthesis?

Explain what happens physiologically when an athlete "bonks" or "hits the wall."

A power athlete is unable to consume the recommended amount of carbohydrates during exercise due to gastrointestinal upset. What recommendation should be provided to this athlete?

When should an athlete who participates in heavy resistance training consume protein in order to maximize muscle protein synthesis?

Deficiency of which of the following minerals can limit aerobic capacity?

What are the two primary principles endurance athletes should follow to avoid extreme fatigue and optimize performance? Select all that apply.

Which of the following would be considered benefits of a hyperhydration protocol prior to intensive training? Select all that apply.

Why is it important that endurance athletes take in sufficient amounts of protein? Select all that apply.

Based on the most current research, what strategy might an endurance athlete follow in order to maximize the amount of carbohydrates absorbed when consumed during exercise?

Why do strength athletes typically have high caloric needs despite expending relatively few calories during training or competition?

What results are noted when protein consumption for strength athletes exceeds the 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

What adaptations occur in highly trained endurance athletes that serve to increase aerobic power? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are common nutritional mistakes made by athletes? Select all that apply.

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Eating and Exercise Disorders

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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Exam 9: Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

A carbohydrate-rich meal 3 to 4 hours prior to competition benefits an endurance athlete in which of the following ways?

Recovery nutrition strategies for strength athletes focus on carbohydrate intake to replenish ________ stores and protein intake to provide _____________ to support muscle hypertrophy.

Explain the purpose of utilizing a periodized nutrition program and outline the continuum of energy and nutrient needs specific to each phase.

Although poor zinc intake is associated with decreased cardiovascular function and decreased muscular strength and endurance, why should zinc supplementation be discouraged?

Which substance, found in high concentrations in type-2 skeletal muscle fibers, assists in prolonging the duration of exercise by buffering the acidity associated with the by-products of anaerobic energy systems?

How often should carbohydrate consumption occur during an extended endurance workout to optimize performance?

Endurance athletes should avoid carbohydrates in the hour prior to exercise to avoid reactive hypoglycemia.

What role does carbohydrate consumption during recovery play in muscle protein synthesis?

Explain what happens physiologically when an athlete "bonks" or "hits the wall."

A power athlete is unable to consume the recommended amount of carbohydrates during exercise due to gastrointestinal upset. What recommendation should be provided to this athlete?

When should an athlete who participates in heavy resistance training consume protein in order to maximize muscle protein synthesis?

Deficiency of which of the following minerals can limit aerobic capacity?

What are the two primary principles endurance athletes should follow to avoid extreme fatigue and optimize performance? Select all that apply.

Which of the following would be considered benefits of a hyperhydration protocol prior to intensive training? Select all that apply.

Why is it important that endurance athletes take in sufficient amounts of protein? Select all that apply.

Based on the most current research, what strategy might an endurance athlete follow in order to maximize the amount of carbohydrates absorbed when consumed during exercise?

Why do strength athletes typically have high caloric needs despite expending relatively few calories during training or competition?

What results are noted when protein consumption for strength athletes exceeds the 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

What adaptations occur in highly trained endurance athletes that serve to increase aerobic power? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are common nutritional mistakes made by athletes? Select all that apply.

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Eating and Exercise Disorders

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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Recovery nutrition strategies for strength athletes focus on carbohydrate intake to replenish stores and protein intake to provide _____ to support muscle hypertrophy.