NFSS 160 Exam 1 Study Guide Test
Questions And 100% Correct Answers.
History of sport nutrition: academic field began - Answer in exercise physiology labs
how - Answer -began in 1930's with studying carbs, fats, and metabolism
-in the 60s with studying glycogen in relation to exercise
-in the 70s with the creation of Gatorade
-in the 80s studies between exercise physiologists and nutritionist begin
History of sport nutrition: emerged as - Answer an academic field in the 80's
History of sport nutrition: dietary supplements - Answer emerged in the mid-90's
•Safe? Legal? Ethical? Effective?
-use evidence based recommendations to consider answers to these questions
history of sport nutrition: Evidence based recommendations - Answer -2000's
-use of scientific evidence to determine effectiveness.
-require that sufficient high quality research be done so that unbias conclusions about effectiveness can
be drawn
sports nutrition - Answer -Study of nutrition for the purpose of improving training, recovery, and
performance
-athletes require different dietary modifications than people who do not participate in these types of
activities
nutrition - Answer study of nutrition for the purpose of health and growth
Jobs associated with sport nutrition: sports dietitian v nutritionist - Answer •Sport dietitian (CSSD)-
registered dietitian who is also board certified in sport dietetics
, •Sport nutritionist- general term for someone who applies information to athletes
-not every nutritionist is a dietitian
-title can be used by anyone regardless of academic training or experience
How many jobs are available at the colligate level for this profession - Answer 15
What credential should a true sports dietitian hold (letters) - Answer -CSSD
-RD
What certificate programs are available - Answer -accredited universities
-offered by organizations associated with personal trainers
-International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
-American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA)
-American Fitness Training of Athletes (AFTA)
-National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
Scope of practice - Answer -delineation of professional boundaries
•Determined by organizations (NSCA)
•State law (Physicians must have a license, so do other practice areas)
Benefits of Physical Activity - Answer • Helps people achieve and maintain a healthy weight
• Reduces feelings of stress, anxiety & depression
• Builds and maintains healthy bones, muscles & joints
• Boosts energy level
• Improves quality of sleep
Health related components - Answer -aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition
skill related components - Answer agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed
Questions And 100% Correct Answers.
History of sport nutrition: academic field began - Answer in exercise physiology labs
how - Answer -began in 1930's with studying carbs, fats, and metabolism
-in the 60s with studying glycogen in relation to exercise
-in the 70s with the creation of Gatorade
-in the 80s studies between exercise physiologists and nutritionist begin
History of sport nutrition: emerged as - Answer an academic field in the 80's
History of sport nutrition: dietary supplements - Answer emerged in the mid-90's
•Safe? Legal? Ethical? Effective?
-use evidence based recommendations to consider answers to these questions
history of sport nutrition: Evidence based recommendations - Answer -2000's
-use of scientific evidence to determine effectiveness.
-require that sufficient high quality research be done so that unbias conclusions about effectiveness can
be drawn
sports nutrition - Answer -Study of nutrition for the purpose of improving training, recovery, and
performance
-athletes require different dietary modifications than people who do not participate in these types of
activities
nutrition - Answer study of nutrition for the purpose of health and growth
Jobs associated with sport nutrition: sports dietitian v nutritionist - Answer •Sport dietitian (CSSD)-
registered dietitian who is also board certified in sport dietetics
, •Sport nutritionist- general term for someone who applies information to athletes
-not every nutritionist is a dietitian
-title can be used by anyone regardless of academic training or experience
How many jobs are available at the colligate level for this profession - Answer 15
What credential should a true sports dietitian hold (letters) - Answer -CSSD
-RD
What certificate programs are available - Answer -accredited universities
-offered by organizations associated with personal trainers
-International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
-American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA)
-American Fitness Training of Athletes (AFTA)
-National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
Scope of practice - Answer -delineation of professional boundaries
•Determined by organizations (NSCA)
•State law (Physicians must have a license, so do other practice areas)
Benefits of Physical Activity - Answer • Helps people achieve and maintain a healthy weight
• Reduces feelings of stress, anxiety & depression
• Builds and maintains healthy bones, muscles & joints
• Boosts energy level
• Improves quality of sleep
Health related components - Answer -aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition
skill related components - Answer agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed
