NSCA CSCS NUTRITION MULTIPLE
CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
All of the following are considered one of the five food groups EXCEPT?
a) Milk
b) Beans
c) Oils
d) Fruit - Correct Answers -c) Oils
[They should be included in all diets as they provide essential fatty acids and Vitamin E]
Expressed as percent of daily caloric intake, a common protein intake recommendation
would be
a) 10% - 15%
b) 45% - 65%
c) 20% - 35%
d) 3% - 5% - Correct Answers -a) 10% - 15%
[This is a "common" recommendation, not necessarily enough for athletes during
training]
Which of the following values represents the protein requirement* during training for an
aerobic endurance athlete?
a) 3.5-5.0 g/kg
b) 0.5-0.7 g/kg
c) 8-10 g/kg
d) 0.8-1.4 g/kg - Correct Answers -d) 0.8-1.4 g/kg
*NOTE: REQUIRED is 0.8-1.4 g/kg but RECOMMENDED intake is 1.5-2.0 g/kg for all
athletes
An 220 lb athlete has lost 2 lbs during practice. How much water does the athlete need
drink to replace the lost weight?
a) 2 pints
b) 1 pint
c) 16 oz
d) 64 oz - Correct Answers -a) 2 pints (32 oz)
[Replace 1 pint per lb loss]
[1 pint = 16 oz]
, An triathlete chugging 8 fluid ounces every 15 min during the bike portion of the event is
considered to be drinking
I. Too Frequently
II. Appropriately Frequent
III. Appropriate amounts at one time
IV. Too much at one time
a) I and IV only
b) II and IV only
c) II and III only
d) I and III only - Correct Answers -c) II and III only
[Chugging is preferred over sipping]
You are having difficulty getting an athlete to consume enough fluid prior to training.
After discussing his preferences, he agrees to drink one 12 oz can of "Coke" (0.75 pint)
and 0.5 pint of water 2 hours before each training session. Which of the following best
describes the outcome of your negotiations?
a) The timing is correct but the total fluid amount is too low
b) The fluid intake is correct but the timing is too long before the training session
c) The timing is correct and the fluid amount is correct
d) Neither the timing or the amount of fluid is correct - Correct Answers -c) The timing is
correct and the fluid amount is correct
[Guidelines: 1 pint 2 hours before activity. Carbonated soft drinks are acceptable
sources of fluid]
The BEST way to assess the amount of fluid an athlete lost during a single workout is
the
a) Change in the athlete's weight observed on a balance scale
b) Amount of urine produced during the rehydration period measured in ounces
c) Urine color compared to a standard color chart
d) Frequency of urination during a 24 hour period - Correct Answers -a) Change in the
athlete's weight observed on a balance scale
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
a) Protein
b) Vitamin A
c) Water
d) Potassium - Correct Answers -a) Protein
Which of the following will a female soccer player utilize the MOST during a game?
a) Carbohydrate
b) Fat
c) Protein
d) Lipid - Correct Answers -a) Carbohydrates
CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
All of the following are considered one of the five food groups EXCEPT?
a) Milk
b) Beans
c) Oils
d) Fruit - Correct Answers -c) Oils
[They should be included in all diets as they provide essential fatty acids and Vitamin E]
Expressed as percent of daily caloric intake, a common protein intake recommendation
would be
a) 10% - 15%
b) 45% - 65%
c) 20% - 35%
d) 3% - 5% - Correct Answers -a) 10% - 15%
[This is a "common" recommendation, not necessarily enough for athletes during
training]
Which of the following values represents the protein requirement* during training for an
aerobic endurance athlete?
a) 3.5-5.0 g/kg
b) 0.5-0.7 g/kg
c) 8-10 g/kg
d) 0.8-1.4 g/kg - Correct Answers -d) 0.8-1.4 g/kg
*NOTE: REQUIRED is 0.8-1.4 g/kg but RECOMMENDED intake is 1.5-2.0 g/kg for all
athletes
An 220 lb athlete has lost 2 lbs during practice. How much water does the athlete need
drink to replace the lost weight?
a) 2 pints
b) 1 pint
c) 16 oz
d) 64 oz - Correct Answers -a) 2 pints (32 oz)
[Replace 1 pint per lb loss]
[1 pint = 16 oz]
, An triathlete chugging 8 fluid ounces every 15 min during the bike portion of the event is
considered to be drinking
I. Too Frequently
II. Appropriately Frequent
III. Appropriate amounts at one time
IV. Too much at one time
a) I and IV only
b) II and IV only
c) II and III only
d) I and III only - Correct Answers -c) II and III only
[Chugging is preferred over sipping]
You are having difficulty getting an athlete to consume enough fluid prior to training.
After discussing his preferences, he agrees to drink one 12 oz can of "Coke" (0.75 pint)
and 0.5 pint of water 2 hours before each training session. Which of the following best
describes the outcome of your negotiations?
a) The timing is correct but the total fluid amount is too low
b) The fluid intake is correct but the timing is too long before the training session
c) The timing is correct and the fluid amount is correct
d) Neither the timing or the amount of fluid is correct - Correct Answers -c) The timing is
correct and the fluid amount is correct
[Guidelines: 1 pint 2 hours before activity. Carbonated soft drinks are acceptable
sources of fluid]
The BEST way to assess the amount of fluid an athlete lost during a single workout is
the
a) Change in the athlete's weight observed on a balance scale
b) Amount of urine produced during the rehydration period measured in ounces
c) Urine color compared to a standard color chart
d) Frequency of urination during a 24 hour period - Correct Answers -a) Change in the
athlete's weight observed on a balance scale
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
a) Protein
b) Vitamin A
c) Water
d) Potassium - Correct Answers -a) Protein
Which of the following will a female soccer player utilize the MOST during a game?
a) Carbohydrate
b) Fat
c) Protein
d) Lipid - Correct Answers -a) Carbohydrates
