, CHAPTER LIST
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Chapter 2: Nutrients: Ingestion to Energy Metabolism
Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
Chapter 4: Fats
Chapter 5: Proteins
Chapter 6: Vitamins
Chapter 7: Minerals
Chapter 8: Water
Chapter 9: Nutritional Ergogenics
Chapter 10: Nutrition Consultation with Athletes
Chapter 11: Weight Management
Chapter 12: Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Athletes
Chapter 13: Strength/Power Athletes
Chapter 14: Team Sport Athletes
Chapter 15: Special Considerations in Sports Nutrition
,Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (7th
ed.) – Hendrix & Fink
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
1. Scope of Sports Nutrition Practice
A collegiate soccer player asks a sports nutrition professional for a personalized
meal plan, supplement recommendations, and diagnosis of iron-deficiency
anemia. What is the most appropriate professional response?
A. Provide all requested services since nutrition training covers micronutrient
deficiencies
B. Refer the athlete to a physician for diagnosis while providing general
nutrition guidance
C. Diagnose iron-deficiency anemia based on dietary recall and symptoms
D. Prescribe iron supplements immediately to prevent performance decline
Answer: B
Rationale:
Sports nutrition professionals operate within defined scopes of practice.
Diagnosing medical conditions such as anemia requires medical licensure.
However, the nutrition professional can collaborate by providing dietary
guidance and referring the athlete for medical evaluation, ensuring ethical and
legal practice while prioritizing athlete safety.
Key words: scope of practice, referral, anemia, ethics, athlete safety
2. Evidence-Based Practice vs Anecdote
An endurance runner insists on following a hydration strategy recommended
by a teammate, despite conflicting research evidence. What is the most
appropriate evidence-based approach?
A. Accept the anecdotal practice if the athlete reports feeling better
B. Ignore athlete preference and enforce research-supported guidelines
,C. Explain current scientific evidence while respecting athlete autonomy
D. Discourage all individualized approaches in favor of standardized plans
Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates scientific research, practitioner expertise,
and athlete preferences. Education and shared decision-making allow athletes
to understand risks and benefits while maintaining autonomy.
Key words: evidence-based practice, anecdotal evidence, athlete autonomy,
education
3. Applied Role of Sports Nutrition
Which scenario BEST illustrates sports nutrition as an applied science rather
than a theoretical discipline?
A. Memorizing Recommended Dietary Allowances for vitamins
B. Explaining glycolysis pathways without performance context
C. Adjusting carbohydrate intake based on training load variations
D. Listing macronutrient definitions for exam preparation
Answer: C
Rationale:
Applied sports nutrition emphasizes tailoring nutrient intake to training
demands. Adjusting carbohydrate availability according to workload directly
links physiology to performance outcomes.
Key words: applied science, carbohydrate periodization, training load,
performance
4. Ethical Considerations
A strength athlete asks whether using a new supplement with minimal
research is acceptable since competitors are using it. What is the PRIMARY
ethical concern?
A. Cost-effectiveness
B. Taste and convenience
,C. Athlete safety and potential contamination
D. Marketing credibility
Answer: C
Rationale:
Ethical sports nutrition prioritizes athlete safety. Supplements lacking research
may pose health risks or contamination leading to inadvertent doping
violations.
Key words: ethics, supplements, safety, contamination, risk
5. Athlete-Centered Counseling
During a nutrition consultation, an athlete becomes defensive when advised to
modify eating habits. What counseling strategy best aligns with Chapter 1
principles?
A. Provide more biochemical detail to establish authority
B. Use motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change
C. Terminate the session due to resistance
D. Deliver strict rules to ensure compliance
Answer: B
Rationale:
Athlete-centered counseling respects autonomy and behavior change
principles. Motivational interviewing supports adherence and long-term
success.
Key words: counseling, motivational interviewing, behavior change, athlete-
centered care
6. Integration into Training Cycles
A marathon runner enters a high-volume training phase. Which nutrition
adjustment best reflects integration into the training cycle?
A. Maintain identical energy intake year-round
B. Increase carbohydrate intake to support glycogen demands
, C. Eliminate fat to reduce body weight
D. Focus exclusively on protein intake
Answer: B
Rationale:
Training phases dictate nutritional needs. Increased training volume elevates
carbohydrate requirements to support performance and recovery.
Key words: training cycle, carbohydrate needs, glycogen, endurance
7. Role Differentiation
Which task is MOST appropriate for a sports nutrition professional rather than
a coach?
A. Designing resistance training programs
B. Providing nutrient timing strategies for recovery
C. Selecting team rosters
D. Conducting VO₂max testing
Answer: B
Rationale:
Sports nutrition professionals specialize in dietary strategies, including
nutrient timing, while training design and physiological testing often fall under
coaching or exercise physiology roles.
Key words: professional roles, nutrient timing, interdisciplinary care
8. Body Composition Goals
An athlete wants rapid weight loss during peak competition season. What is
the most appropriate initial response?
A. Prescribe aggressive calorie restriction
B. Delay changes to protect performance and recovery
C. Encourage dehydration strategies
D. Suggest unregulated supplements
Answer: B
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Chapter 2: Nutrients: Ingestion to Energy Metabolism
Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
Chapter 4: Fats
Chapter 5: Proteins
Chapter 6: Vitamins
Chapter 7: Minerals
Chapter 8: Water
Chapter 9: Nutritional Ergogenics
Chapter 10: Nutrition Consultation with Athletes
Chapter 11: Weight Management
Chapter 12: Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Athletes
Chapter 13: Strength/Power Athletes
Chapter 14: Team Sport Athletes
Chapter 15: Special Considerations in Sports Nutrition
,Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (7th
ed.) – Hendrix & Fink
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
1. Scope of Sports Nutrition Practice
A collegiate soccer player asks a sports nutrition professional for a personalized
meal plan, supplement recommendations, and diagnosis of iron-deficiency
anemia. What is the most appropriate professional response?
A. Provide all requested services since nutrition training covers micronutrient
deficiencies
B. Refer the athlete to a physician for diagnosis while providing general
nutrition guidance
C. Diagnose iron-deficiency anemia based on dietary recall and symptoms
D. Prescribe iron supplements immediately to prevent performance decline
Answer: B
Rationale:
Sports nutrition professionals operate within defined scopes of practice.
Diagnosing medical conditions such as anemia requires medical licensure.
However, the nutrition professional can collaborate by providing dietary
guidance and referring the athlete for medical evaluation, ensuring ethical and
legal practice while prioritizing athlete safety.
Key words: scope of practice, referral, anemia, ethics, athlete safety
2. Evidence-Based Practice vs Anecdote
An endurance runner insists on following a hydration strategy recommended
by a teammate, despite conflicting research evidence. What is the most
appropriate evidence-based approach?
A. Accept the anecdotal practice if the athlete reports feeling better
B. Ignore athlete preference and enforce research-supported guidelines
,C. Explain current scientific evidence while respecting athlete autonomy
D. Discourage all individualized approaches in favor of standardized plans
Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates scientific research, practitioner expertise,
and athlete preferences. Education and shared decision-making allow athletes
to understand risks and benefits while maintaining autonomy.
Key words: evidence-based practice, anecdotal evidence, athlete autonomy,
education
3. Applied Role of Sports Nutrition
Which scenario BEST illustrates sports nutrition as an applied science rather
than a theoretical discipline?
A. Memorizing Recommended Dietary Allowances for vitamins
B. Explaining glycolysis pathways without performance context
C. Adjusting carbohydrate intake based on training load variations
D. Listing macronutrient definitions for exam preparation
Answer: C
Rationale:
Applied sports nutrition emphasizes tailoring nutrient intake to training
demands. Adjusting carbohydrate availability according to workload directly
links physiology to performance outcomes.
Key words: applied science, carbohydrate periodization, training load,
performance
4. Ethical Considerations
A strength athlete asks whether using a new supplement with minimal
research is acceptable since competitors are using it. What is the PRIMARY
ethical concern?
A. Cost-effectiveness
B. Taste and convenience
,C. Athlete safety and potential contamination
D. Marketing credibility
Answer: C
Rationale:
Ethical sports nutrition prioritizes athlete safety. Supplements lacking research
may pose health risks or contamination leading to inadvertent doping
violations.
Key words: ethics, supplements, safety, contamination, risk
5. Athlete-Centered Counseling
During a nutrition consultation, an athlete becomes defensive when advised to
modify eating habits. What counseling strategy best aligns with Chapter 1
principles?
A. Provide more biochemical detail to establish authority
B. Use motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change
C. Terminate the session due to resistance
D. Deliver strict rules to ensure compliance
Answer: B
Rationale:
Athlete-centered counseling respects autonomy and behavior change
principles. Motivational interviewing supports adherence and long-term
success.
Key words: counseling, motivational interviewing, behavior change, athlete-
centered care
6. Integration into Training Cycles
A marathon runner enters a high-volume training phase. Which nutrition
adjustment best reflects integration into the training cycle?
A. Maintain identical energy intake year-round
B. Increase carbohydrate intake to support glycogen demands
, C. Eliminate fat to reduce body weight
D. Focus exclusively on protein intake
Answer: B
Rationale:
Training phases dictate nutritional needs. Increased training volume elevates
carbohydrate requirements to support performance and recovery.
Key words: training cycle, carbohydrate needs, glycogen, endurance
7. Role Differentiation
Which task is MOST appropriate for a sports nutrition professional rather than
a coach?
A. Designing resistance training programs
B. Providing nutrient timing strategies for recovery
C. Selecting team rosters
D. Conducting VO₂max testing
Answer: B
Rationale:
Sports nutrition professionals specialize in dietary strategies, including
nutrient timing, while training design and physiological testing often fall under
coaching or exercise physiology roles.
Key words: professional roles, nutrient timing, interdisciplinary care
8. Body Composition Goals
An athlete wants rapid weight loss during peak competition season. What is
the most appropriate initial response?
A. Prescribe aggressive calorie restriction
B. Delay changes to protect performance and recovery
C. Encourage dehydration strategies
D. Suggest unregulated supplements
Answer: B
