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MSK II Exam Questions With Correct
Answers A+
Dietary supplements may contain:
A: essential vitamins and minerals
B: herbal products (gingko)
C: amino acids
D: all of the above - Answer✔all of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the overarching guidelines from the 2015-2020 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
1. Limit Kcal from added sugars and saturated foods and reduce sodium intake
2. focus on variety, nutrient density and amount
3. support healthy eatings for all
4. consume only plant based foods - Answer✔consume only plant based foods
which of the following groups of athletes may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency due to
inadequate or sporadic caloric intake?
1. gymnasts and ballet dancers
2. endurance athletes attempting to improve efficiency through weight loss
3. wrestlers attempting to make low weight class
4. bodybuilders trying to attain a low body fat percentage
5. All of these - Answer✔All of the above are susceptible to nutrient deficiency
1
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which of the following is leading causes of death in the US not generally associated with diet and
PA habits
1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. alzheimers
4. influenza and pneumonia - Answer✔influenza and pneumonia
Engaging in regular physical activity is often associated with beneficial effects on health and
prevention of chronic disease. However, athletes training for and participating in various
activities may be at an increased risk for which of the following health problems?
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. hypertension
3. coronary artery disease
4. mild traumatic brain injury - Answer✔MTBI
Sarah is an elite gymnast who now competes on the gymnastics team at her college. As a young
female athlete, she is most likely to experience a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?
1. Iron and calcium
2. calcium and vitamin b6
3. vitamin D and C
4. Zinc and vitamin A - Answer✔iron and calcium
A professional with the CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential is _______. -
Answer✔a registered dietician nutritionist (RD or RDN) with advanced training in sports
nutrition
Success in sport is based primarily upon superior athletic ability, which in turn depends mostly
on which of these two major factors?
1. psychological and physiological genetic characteristics
2. mechanical and psychological coaching and training
2
MSK II Exam Questions With Correct
Answers A+
Dietary supplements may contain:
A: essential vitamins and minerals
B: herbal products (gingko)
C: amino acids
D: all of the above - Answer✔all of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the overarching guidelines from the 2015-2020 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
1. Limit Kcal from added sugars and saturated foods and reduce sodium intake
2. focus on variety, nutrient density and amount
3. support healthy eatings for all
4. consume only plant based foods - Answer✔consume only plant based foods
which of the following groups of athletes may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency due to
inadequate or sporadic caloric intake?
1. gymnasts and ballet dancers
2. endurance athletes attempting to improve efficiency through weight loss
3. wrestlers attempting to make low weight class
4. bodybuilders trying to attain a low body fat percentage
5. All of these - Answer✔All of the above are susceptible to nutrient deficiency
1
, ©Jason MacConnell 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
which of the following is leading causes of death in the US not generally associated with diet and
PA habits
1. heart disease
2. cancer
3. alzheimers
4. influenza and pneumonia - Answer✔influenza and pneumonia
Engaging in regular physical activity is often associated with beneficial effects on health and
prevention of chronic disease. However, athletes training for and participating in various
activities may be at an increased risk for which of the following health problems?
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. hypertension
3. coronary artery disease
4. mild traumatic brain injury - Answer✔MTBI
Sarah is an elite gymnast who now competes on the gymnastics team at her college. As a young
female athlete, she is most likely to experience a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?
1. Iron and calcium
2. calcium and vitamin b6
3. vitamin D and C
4. Zinc and vitamin A - Answer✔iron and calcium
A professional with the CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential is _______. -
Answer✔a registered dietician nutritionist (RD or RDN) with advanced training in sports
nutrition
Success in sport is based primarily upon superior athletic ability, which in turn depends mostly
on which of these two major factors?
1. psychological and physiological genetic characteristics
2. mechanical and psychological coaching and training
2
