NUTR3000: Modules 5-8 Questions With Complete
Solutions
*Module 5* Hydration
*Module 6* Micronutrients
*Module 7* Sports Foods and Dietary Supplements
*Module 8* Special Populations
Are antioxidant supplements recommended for athletes? Correct
Answers Not usually (may blunt adaptations to training), but
may assist with recovery during periods of high training stress
Are dietary recommendations for diabetic athletes different to
that of non-diabetic athletes? Correct Answers No, assuming
good glycaemic control
At the first sign of hypoglycaemia, diabetic athletes should be
encouraged to consume what? Correct Answers ~15g of high
GI carbohydrate
Athletes have rarely been shown to have vitamin deficiencies,
with the notable exception of which vitamin? Correct Answers
Vitamin D
Beta-alanine is a component of the dipeptide _________.
Correct Answers Carnosine
, Beverages with an increased energy density result in ______
fluid retention. Correct Answers Enhanced (reduction in gastric
emptying -> slower fluid absorption -> reduced urine ->
enhanced fluid retention)
Caffeine is most effective when consumed approximately _____
before exercise. Correct Answers 1 hour
Caffeine is similar in to what molecule? Correct Answers
Adenosine
Children and adolescents are at an ______ risk of heat stress
than adults. Correct Answers Increased
Coeliac disease results in what in the small intestines? Correct
Answers Villous atrophy
Consuming what macronutrients enhances creatine uptake in the
muscle? Correct Answers Carbohydrate & protein
Dietary iron can be classified as... Correct Answers Haem iron
(from animal sources)
Non-haem iron (from plant sources)
Does caffeine consumption cause dehydration during exercise?
Correct Answers No, diuretic effects are negated by exercise
Fluid consumption during exercise had a ________ effect on
performance in endurance tasks lasting ~1hr, but had a _______
in longer duration tasks. Correct Answers negative
positive
Solutions
*Module 5* Hydration
*Module 6* Micronutrients
*Module 7* Sports Foods and Dietary Supplements
*Module 8* Special Populations
Are antioxidant supplements recommended for athletes? Correct
Answers Not usually (may blunt adaptations to training), but
may assist with recovery during periods of high training stress
Are dietary recommendations for diabetic athletes different to
that of non-diabetic athletes? Correct Answers No, assuming
good glycaemic control
At the first sign of hypoglycaemia, diabetic athletes should be
encouraged to consume what? Correct Answers ~15g of high
GI carbohydrate
Athletes have rarely been shown to have vitamin deficiencies,
with the notable exception of which vitamin? Correct Answers
Vitamin D
Beta-alanine is a component of the dipeptide _________.
Correct Answers Carnosine
, Beverages with an increased energy density result in ______
fluid retention. Correct Answers Enhanced (reduction in gastric
emptying -> slower fluid absorption -> reduced urine ->
enhanced fluid retention)
Caffeine is most effective when consumed approximately _____
before exercise. Correct Answers 1 hour
Caffeine is similar in to what molecule? Correct Answers
Adenosine
Children and adolescents are at an ______ risk of heat stress
than adults. Correct Answers Increased
Coeliac disease results in what in the small intestines? Correct
Answers Villous atrophy
Consuming what macronutrients enhances creatine uptake in the
muscle? Correct Answers Carbohydrate & protein
Dietary iron can be classified as... Correct Answers Haem iron
(from animal sources)
Non-haem iron (from plant sources)
Does caffeine consumption cause dehydration during exercise?
Correct Answers No, diuretic effects are negated by exercise
Fluid consumption during exercise had a ________ effect on
performance in endurance tasks lasting ~1hr, but had a _______
in longer duration tasks. Correct Answers negative
positive
