Question 1

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.8 to 1.2 
B)  1.2 to 1.4 
C)  1.6 to 2.2 
D)  2.2 to 2.6 
A)  0.8 to 1.2 
B)  1.2 to 1.4 
C)  1.6 to 2.2 
D)  2.2 to 2.6

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of sports bars for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide complete nutrition. 
B)  They are inexpensive. 
C)  They are easy to eat in the hours before competition. 
D)  They are superior to homemade snacks.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  They provide complete nutrition. 
B)  They are inexpensive. 
C)  They are easy to eat in the hours before competition. 
D)  They are superior to homemade snacks.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items

Question 3

What is the recommendation for carbohydrate intake for an athlete who consumes 2800 calories per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  130-140 grams 
B)  70-245 grams 
C)  1260-1820 grams 
D)  315-455 grams 
A)  130-140 grams 
B)  70-245 grams 
C)  1260-1820 grams 
D)  315-455 grams

Question 4

An athlete takes vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition because he believes they can enhance performance. You will explain to him that taking these supplements:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not improve performance because there is not enough time for the nutrients to be combined with other appropriate parts so they can do their work. 
B)  is supported by research and advocated by health care professionals. 
C)  is beneficial because athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. 
D)  improves performance because the nutrients flood the bloodstream during competition. 
A)  does not improve performance because there is not enough time for the nutrients to be combined with other appropriate parts so they can do their work. 
B)  is supported by research and advocated by health care professionals. 
C)  is beneficial because athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. 
D)  improves performance because the nutrients flood the bloodstream during competition.

Question 5

Weight training results in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  improved posture. 
B)  muscle strength and endurance. 
C)  prevention and management of chronic diseases. 
D)  decreased bone density. 
A)  improved posture. 
B)  muscle strength and endurance. 
C)  prevention and management of chronic diseases. 
D)  decreased bone density.

Question 6

A benefit of resistance training is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  high resistance and few repetitions build strength without bulk. 
B)  it prevents weight loss with reduced calorie intakes. 
C)  women will be able to greatly increase bulk in their muscles. 
D)  training will reduce 24-hour energy expenditure. 
A)  high resistance and few repetitions build strength without bulk. 
B)  it prevents weight loss with reduced calorie intakes. 
C)  women will be able to greatly increase bulk in their muscles. 
D)  training will reduce 24-hour energy expenditure.

Question 7

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific amounts of only aerobic physical activity. 
B)  only vigorous-intensity physical activity as beneficial. 
C)  spending the same amount of time each day on activity. 
D)  accumulating activities in weekly totals of at least 10-minute sessions. 
A)  specific amounts of only aerobic physical activity. 
B)  only vigorous-intensity physical activity as beneficial. 
C)  spending the same amount of time each day on activity. 
D)  accumulating activities in weekly totals of at least 10-minute sessions.

Question 8

Which of the following should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement?

Accepted Answer

A)  sports beverages 
B)  carbonated beverages 
C)  alcohol 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  sports beverages 
B)  carbonated beverages 
C)  alcohol 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Differentiate between the causes, characteristics, and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and sports anemia.

Accepted Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia and sports anemia

Question 10

An advantage for athletes of using sport drinks for fluid replacement is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they contain double the carbohydrate concentration of soft drinks. 
B)  they have a pleasant taste, which encourages consumption. 
C)  they are high in sodium to quickly replace losses in sweat. 
D)  they are very low in calories. 
A)  they contain double the carbohydrate concentration of soft drinks. 
B)  they have a pleasant taste, which encourages consumption. 
C)  they are high in sodium to quickly replace losses in sweat. 
D)  they are very low in calories.

Question 11

Protein is needed by the body to support an exercise program because of its role in:

Accepted Answer

A)  contributing a major part of fuel in strength training. 
B)  sparing carbohydrate from being used for fuel. 
C)  repairing muscle tissue after exercise. 
D)  being converted to glycogen for storage in muscles. 
A)  contributing a major part of fuel in strength training. 
B)  sparing carbohydrate from being used for fuel. 
C)  repairing muscle tissue after exercise. 
D)  being converted to glycogen for storage in muscles.

Question 12

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 lb who is training for an upcoming competition. He participates in sprints and hurdling races.

Accepted Answer

A)  55-76 g/day 
B)  83-117 g/day 
C)  83-97 g/day 
D)  117-138 g/day 
A)  55-76 g/day 
B)  83-117 g/day 
C)  83-97 g/day 
D)  117-138 g/day

Question 13

What is the best way for athletes to ensure they have adequate sodium levels in their bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  use salt tablets after large sweat losses from exercise 
B)  during competition, use sports drinks that are high in glucose content 
C)  do not restrict salty foods in the days before competition 
D)  restrict water intake during competition to avoid hyponatremia 
A)  use salt tablets after large sweat losses from exercise 
B)  during competition, use sports drinks that are high in glucose content 
C)  do not restrict salty foods in the days before competition 
D)  restrict water intake during competition to avoid hyponatremia

Question 14

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events, athletes should:

Accepted Answer

A)  drink large amounts of water over the course of the event. 
B)  favor sports drinks over water. 
C)  eat pretzels in the last half of a long event. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  drink large amounts of water over the course of the event. 
B)  favor sports drinks over water. 
C)  eat pretzels in the last half of a long event. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 15

Describe the health benefits from physical activity.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity has numerous health be

Question 16

Differentiate between anaerobic and aerobic exercise, and explain how energy stores are utilized in each type of exercise.

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic exercise and aerobic exercise

Question 17

The amount of protein needed for physical activity varies depending on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of exercise, with endurance exercise requiring more. 
B)  carbohydrate intake, with high carbohydrate intakes requiring more protein. 
C)  the amount of training in a particular exercise an athlete has had. 
D)  the need for BCAA supplementation to increase protein synthesis. 
A)  the type of exercise, with endurance exercise requiring more. 
B)  carbohydrate intake, with high carbohydrate intakes requiring more protein. 
C)  the amount of training in a particular exercise an athlete has had. 
D)  the need for BCAA supplementation to increase protein synthesis.

Question 18

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than _____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 19

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stroke volume of the heart decreases because less blood is needed. 
B)  LDL cholesterol in the blood is reduced. 
C)  the heart muscle grows larger and stronger. 
D)  the resting heart rate increases to pump blood more efficiently. 
A)  the stroke volume of the heart decreases because less blood is needed. 
B)  LDL cholesterol in the blood is reduced. 
C)  the heart muscle grows larger and stronger. 
D)  the resting heart rate increases to pump blood more efficiently.

Question 20

Which of the following would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  toast and pineapple juice 
B)  pancakes with syrup 
C)  high-fiber cereal with low-fat milk 
D)  baked potato and orange juice 
A)  toast and pineapple juice 
B)  pancakes with syrup 
C)  high-fiber cereal with low-fat milk 
D)  baked potato and orange juice

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.

Which of the following is an advantage of sports bars for athletes?

What is the recommendation for carbohydrate intake for an athlete who consumes 2800 calories per day?

An athlete takes vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition because he believes they can enhance performance. You will explain to him that taking these supplements:

Weight training results in all of the following except:

A benefit of resistance training is that:

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

Which of the following should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement?

Differentiate between the causes, characteristics, and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and sports anemia.

An advantage for athletes of using sport drinks for fluid replacement is that:

Protein is needed by the body to support an exercise program because of its role in:

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 lb who is training for an upcoming competition. He participates in sprints and hurdling races.

What is the best way for athletes to ensure they have adequate sodium levels in their bodies?

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events, athletes should:

Describe the health benefits from physical activity.

Differentiate between anaerobic and aerobic exercise, and explain how energy stores are utilized in each type of exercise.

The amount of protein needed for physical activity varies depending on:

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than _____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:

Which of the following would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.

Which of the following is an advantage of sports bars for athletes?

What is the recommendation for carbohydrate intake for an athlete who consumes 2800 calories per day?

An athlete takes vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition because he believes they can enhance performance. You will explain to him that taking these supplements:

Weight training results in all of the following except:

A benefit of resistance training is that:

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

Which of the following should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement?

Differentiate between the causes, characteristics, and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and sports anemia.

An advantage for athletes of using sport drinks for fluid replacement is that:

Protein is needed by the body to support an exercise program because of its role in:

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 lb who is training for an upcoming competition. He participates in sprints and hurdling races.

What is the best way for athletes to ensure they have adequate sodium levels in their bodies?

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events, athletes should:

Describe the health benefits from physical activity.

Differentiate between anaerobic and aerobic exercise, and explain how energy stores are utilized in each type of exercise.

The amount of protein needed for physical activity varies depending on:

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than _____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:

Which of the following would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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