Deck 10: Exercise Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following best represents the recommendations for a pre-exercise meal/snack?

A) Low fat, high carbohydrate
B) Low fat, high protein
C) High carbohydrate, high protein
D) Low carbohydrate, high protein
E) Low carbohydrate, low fat

Answer 1

A

Question 2

For endurance exercise lasting 1-2.5 hours, the additional carbohydrate requirements during training are best described as:

A) No additional carbohydrates are required
B) Small amounts of additional carbohydrates are required
C) 30-60g/h
D) 70-90g/h
E) 100g/h

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Following intense and long training sessions, the 24-hour recovery plan should aim to provide how many grams of carbohydrates per kg of body mass?

A) No additional carbohydrates are required
B) 1-3 g
C) 4-6 g
D) 7-12 g
E) 12-15 g

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following represents the protein recommendation for athletes in power sports?

A) 0.8g/kg/BM/d
B) 1.0g/kg/BM/d
C) 1.4-1.7g/kg/BM/d
D) Up to 1.6g/kg/BM/d
E) >2g/kg/BM/d

Question 5

The recommended fat intake for athletes is:

A) 25% higher than that of sedentary individuals
B) 25% lower than that of sedentary individuals
C) 1.4-1.7g/kg/BM/d
D) Consistent with public health guidelines and should be individualised based on training level and body composition goals
E) <2g/kg/BM/d