Deck 22: Environmental and Climate Considerations for Athletes

Question 1

Which of the following athletes would be expected to perform as well or better at 35^°C compared to 20^°C?

A) A marathon runner
B) An AFL footballer
C) A 110m hurdler
D) A golfer
E) A tennis player

Answer 1

C

Question 2

As a consultant to a local cricket team, what advice could you provide to optimise the players' health and performance on a hot day?

A) Have them train with no fluid available to get them used to being dehydrated
B) Provide salt tablets to all the players during drinks breaks
C) Provide plenty of high protein options during the lunch break
D) Send the 12^th man over the road to 7-Eleven to buy Slurpees® for the batsmen to consume during drinks breaks
E) Replace their sports drinks with clinical rehydration formulas

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What factors should be taken into account when planning competition nutrition strategies in cold weather?

A) The ability of the athlete to open the packaging of sports nutrition products
B) Sodium losses are usually high and need replacement
C) Vitamin C supplementation will help to avoid athletes catching a cold
D) Protein requirements increase by 25% in cold environments
E) The taste of sports nutrition products changes dramatically, so athletes may prefer different flavours

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What are the main nutritional factors that athletes should consider when exercising at altitude?

A) Eating sufficient energy, protein and zinc
B) Eating sufficient energy, carbohydrate and iron
C) Eating sufficient protein, carbohydrate and Vitamin D
D) Avoiding excess energy, fat and fibre
E) Eating sufficient energy, fibre and fluid

Question 5

Micronutrients of most concern in the heat, cold and altitude are:

A) Vitamin C in the heat, Vitamin D in the cold, Zinc at altitude
B) Sodium in the heat, Vitamin A in the cold, Iron at altitude
C) Magnesium in the heat, Vitamin C in the cold, Iron at altitude
D) Sodium in the heat, Vitamin D in the cold, Iron at altitude
E) Magnesium in the heat, Zinc in the cold, Vitamin D at altitude