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Test Bank1 for Nutrition for Sport & Exercise 2e
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Learning Objectives
1. Define key terms such as exercise physiology, nutrition, athlete, physical activity, exercise,
and sport.
2. List and explain basic training and sports nutrition goals.
3. Explain basic nutrition principles and how they might be modified to meet the needs of
athletes.
4. Outline the basic issues related to dietary supplements, such as legality, ethics, purity,
safety, and effectiveness.
5. Distinguish between types of research studies, weak and strong research designs, and
correlation and causation.
6. Explain the importance of using recommendations based upon current scientific evidence
and ways that research results may be misinterpreted.
7. Discuss the accuracy of sports nutrition information obtained on the Internet.
8. Compare and contrast the academic training and experience necessary to obtain various
exercise and nutrition certifications.
Question Information Key
ANS = correct answer REF = page reference
DIF = question classification OBJ = learning objective
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is the best definition of exercise physiology?
a. Art and science of training
b. Laboratory study of mental and physical fatigue
c. Scientific study of the body’s responses and adaptations to movement
d. Clinical observations of acute and chronic exercise
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 1.1
2. Which of the following is the best definition of sports nutrition?
a. Ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biochemistry of nutrients
b. Energy needed to train and perform
c. Science of eating and supplementation
d. Application of nutritional and physiological principles that support training and
performance
ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 1.1
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3. Which of the following is the best definition of exercise?
a. Bodily movement
b. Planned, repetitive physical activity
c. Movement that stresses the cardiovascular system
d. Overload training
ANS: b DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1
4. The term endurance athlete is generally interpreted to mean that the athlete:
a. predominantly uses the oxygen-dependent energy system.
b. trains for many hours.
c. only engages in moderate-intensity activity.
d. does not lift weights as part of training.
ANS: a DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1
5. The term macronutrients typically refers to:
a. any nutrient that provides energy.
b. the eight key nutrients needed for good health.
c. carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
d. vitamins and minerals.
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 11 OBJ: 1.1
6. The nutrition goals of each mesocycle are:
a. always the same to ensure consistency.
b. a reflection of the intensity and volume of activity.
c. unplanned and very flexible.
d. based on each athlete’s aerobic capacity.
ANS: b DIF: Comprehension REF: 6-7 OBJ: 1.2
7. Which of the following best describes the term Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?
a. Minimum amount of nutrients needed by an individual each day
b. Maximum amount of nutrients that should not be exceeded each day
c. Current nutrient standard for individuals
d. Eight key nutrients needed for good health
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 8 OBJ: 1.3
8. How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) differ from the Adequate Intake (AI)?
a. The strength of the research data used to determine the values differs.
b. The RDA is a U.S. standard while the AI is an international standard.
c. The RDA values are given in pounds and ounces while the AI values are given in
kilograms and grams.
d. There is no difference. These are interchangeable terms.
ANS: a DIF: Analysis REF: 9 OBJ: 1.3
9. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) helps people to answer which of the following
questions regarding vitamins and minerals?
a. Am I deficient?
b. Am I consuming enough?
c. Am I taking in too much?
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d. Do I have the right balance between food and supplements?
ANS: c DIF: Comprehension/analysis REF: 9 OBJ: 1.3
10. Which of the following best describes the application of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
to trained athletes?
a. The DRI are not applicable to athletes because they were developed for the general
population.
b. Although they were developed for the general population, athletes can use the DRI to
assess the adequacy of their diets.
c. Athletes should add 10% to DRI values to reflect the increased need for nutrients by
trained athletes.
d. All of the DRI are applicable to both the general and athletic populations.
ANS: b DIF: Comprehension/application REF: 10 OBJ: 1.3
11. What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. Inform people about ways to treat chronic diseases through diet and exercise
b. List the nutrient content of common foods sold in the United States
c. Outline daily and weekly diet and exercise programs for weight reduction
d. Provide basic diet and physical activity guidelines to promote health and reduce chronic
disease risk
ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 10 OBJ: 1.3
12. The exchange system groups together foods that are similar in:
a. vitamin and mineral content.
b. macronutrient content.
c. fiber content.
d. water content.
ANS: b DIF: Comprehension REF: 11 OBJ: 1.3
13. In the U.S., which of the following meets the legal definition of a dietary supplement?
a. Vitamin or mineral supplement
b. Botanical supplement
c. Herbal supplement
d. All of the above
ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 16 OBJ: 1.4
14. What does it mean when an active ingredient in a dietary supplement or over-the-counter
medication is standardized?
a. Strict quality control measures have been followed
b. Amount consumed needs to be adjusted based on body weight
c. The same amount is found in each pill or tablet
d. Only natural extracts are used
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 19 OBJ: 1.4
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Test Bank1 for Nutrition for Sport & Exercise 2e
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Learning Objectives
1. Define key terms such as exercise physiology, nutrition, athlete, physical activity, exercise,
and sport.
2. List and explain basic training and sports nutrition goals.
3. Explain basic nutrition principles and how they might be modified to meet the needs of
athletes.
4. Outline the basic issues related to dietary supplements, such as legality, ethics, purity,
safety, and effectiveness.
5. Distinguish between types of research studies, weak and strong research designs, and
correlation and causation.
6. Explain the importance of using recommendations based upon current scientific evidence
and ways that research results may be misinterpreted.
7. Discuss the accuracy of sports nutrition information obtained on the Internet.
8. Compare and contrast the academic training and experience necessary to obtain various
exercise and nutrition certifications.
Question Information Key
ANS = correct answer REF = page reference
DIF = question classification OBJ = learning objective
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is the best definition of exercise physiology?
a. Art and science of training
b. Laboratory study of mental and physical fatigue
c. Scientific study of the body’s responses and adaptations to movement
d. Clinical observations of acute and chronic exercise
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 1.1
2. Which of the following is the best definition of sports nutrition?
a. Ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biochemistry of nutrients
b. Energy needed to train and perform
c. Science of eating and supplementation
d. Application of nutritional and physiological principles that support training and
performance
ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 2 OBJ: 1.1
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Revised by Jamie Krzykowski, PhD, ATC, LAT, of Carroll University.
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3. Which of the following is the best definition of exercise?
a. Bodily movement
b. Planned, repetitive physical activity
c. Movement that stresses the cardiovascular system
d. Overload training
ANS: b DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1
4. The term endurance athlete is generally interpreted to mean that the athlete:
a. predominantly uses the oxygen-dependent energy system.
b. trains for many hours.
c. only engages in moderate-intensity activity.
d. does not lift weights as part of training.
ANS: a DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 3 OBJ: 1.1
5. The term macronutrients typically refers to:
a. any nutrient that provides energy.
b. the eight key nutrients needed for good health.
c. carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
d. vitamins and minerals.
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 11 OBJ: 1.1
6. The nutrition goals of each mesocycle are:
a. always the same to ensure consistency.
b. a reflection of the intensity and volume of activity.
c. unplanned and very flexible.
d. based on each athlete’s aerobic capacity.
ANS: b DIF: Comprehension REF: 6-7 OBJ: 1.2
7. Which of the following best describes the term Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?
a. Minimum amount of nutrients needed by an individual each day
b. Maximum amount of nutrients that should not be exceeded each day
c. Current nutrient standard for individuals
d. Eight key nutrients needed for good health
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 8 OBJ: 1.3
8. How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) differ from the Adequate Intake (AI)?
a. The strength of the research data used to determine the values differs.
b. The RDA is a U.S. standard while the AI is an international standard.
c. The RDA values are given in pounds and ounces while the AI values are given in
kilograms and grams.
d. There is no difference. These are interchangeable terms.
ANS: a DIF: Analysis REF: 9 OBJ: 1.3
9. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) helps people to answer which of the following
questions regarding vitamins and minerals?
a. Am I deficient?
b. Am I consuming enough?
c. Am I taking in too much?
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d. Do I have the right balance between food and supplements?
ANS: c DIF: Comprehension/analysis REF: 9 OBJ: 1.3
10. Which of the following best describes the application of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
to trained athletes?
a. The DRI are not applicable to athletes because they were developed for the general
population.
b. Although they were developed for the general population, athletes can use the DRI to
assess the adequacy of their diets.
c. Athletes should add 10% to DRI values to reflect the increased need for nutrients by
trained athletes.
d. All of the DRI are applicable to both the general and athletic populations.
ANS: b DIF: Comprehension/application REF: 10 OBJ: 1.3
11. What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. Inform people about ways to treat chronic diseases through diet and exercise
b. List the nutrient content of common foods sold in the United States
c. Outline daily and weekly diet and exercise programs for weight reduction
d. Provide basic diet and physical activity guidelines to promote health and reduce chronic
disease risk
ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 10 OBJ: 1.3
12. The exchange system groups together foods that are similar in:
a. vitamin and mineral content.
b. macronutrient content.
c. fiber content.
d. water content.
ANS: b DIF: Comprehension REF: 11 OBJ: 1.3
13. In the U.S., which of the following meets the legal definition of a dietary supplement?
a. Vitamin or mineral supplement
b. Botanical supplement
c. Herbal supplement
d. All of the above
ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 16 OBJ: 1.4
14. What does it mean when an active ingredient in a dietary supplement or over-the-counter
medication is standardized?
a. Strict quality control measures have been followed
b. Amount consumed needs to be adjusted based on body weight
c. The same amount is found in each pill or tablet
d. Only natural extracts are used
ANS: c DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 19 OBJ: 1.4
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