Test Bank
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 5th Edition by Marie
Dunford, J. Andrew Doyle
ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Nutrition for Sport & Exercise)
🔹 Energy & Metabolism
1.
The primary energy source during high-intensity exercise is:
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrates
D. Vitamins
Answer: C
2.
ATP is best described as:
A. A vitamin
B. Energy currency of the cell
C. A hormone
D. A mineral
Answer: B
3.
Anaerobic metabolism occurs when:
A. Oxygen is abundant
,B. Oxygen is limited
C. Fat is high
D. Water is low
Answer: B
4.
Aerobic metabolism primarily uses:
A. Oxygen
B. Lactate only
C. Creatine
D. Protein only
Answer: A
5.
Glycogen is stored in:
A. Bones
B. Liver and muscles
C. Skin
D. Blood plasma
Answer: B
🔹 Macronutrients
6.
The most important macronutrient for endurance athletes is:
A. Fat
B. Carbohydrates
C. Alcohol
D. Vitamins
Answer: B
7.
Protein’s main role in athletes is:
A. Energy source only
B. Tissue repair and growth
C. Hydration
D. Bone storage
Answer: B
, 8.
Fat is important because it:
A. Replaces water
B. Provides long-term energy
C. Stops digestion
D. Replaces protein
Answer: B
9.
Excess protein intake is:
A. Stored as glycogen
B. Stored as fat or used for energy
C. Turned into vitamins
D. Removed instantly
Answer: B
10.
Essential amino acids must be:
A. Made by the body
B. Obtained from diet
C. Stored in bones
D. Avoided
Answer: B
🔹 Hydration & Electrolytes
11.
The most important nutrient during exercise is:
A. Calcium
B. Water
C. Protein
D. Fat
Answer: B
12.
Dehydration reduces:
A. Strength and performance
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 5th Edition by Marie
Dunford, J. Andrew Doyle
ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Nutrition for Sport & Exercise)
🔹 Energy & Metabolism
1.
The primary energy source during high-intensity exercise is:
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrates
D. Vitamins
Answer: C
2.
ATP is best described as:
A. A vitamin
B. Energy currency of the cell
C. A hormone
D. A mineral
Answer: B
3.
Anaerobic metabolism occurs when:
A. Oxygen is abundant
,B. Oxygen is limited
C. Fat is high
D. Water is low
Answer: B
4.
Aerobic metabolism primarily uses:
A. Oxygen
B. Lactate only
C. Creatine
D. Protein only
Answer: A
5.
Glycogen is stored in:
A. Bones
B. Liver and muscles
C. Skin
D. Blood plasma
Answer: B
🔹 Macronutrients
6.
The most important macronutrient for endurance athletes is:
A. Fat
B. Carbohydrates
C. Alcohol
D. Vitamins
Answer: B
7.
Protein’s main role in athletes is:
A. Energy source only
B. Tissue repair and growth
C. Hydration
D. Bone storage
Answer: B
, 8.
Fat is important because it:
A. Replaces water
B. Provides long-term energy
C. Stops digestion
D. Replaces protein
Answer: B
9.
Excess protein intake is:
A. Stored as glycogen
B. Stored as fat or used for energy
C. Turned into vitamins
D. Removed instantly
Answer: B
10.
Essential amino acids must be:
A. Made by the body
B. Obtained from diet
C. Stored in bones
D. Avoided
Answer: B
🔹 Hydration & Electrolytes
11.
The most important nutrient during exercise is:
A. Calcium
B. Water
C. Protein
D. Fat
Answer: B
12.
Dehydration reduces:
A. Strength and performance
