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ANSWERS|LATEST !!!!2026|GRADED A+| (EXAM
Which of the following identifies the macronutrients and their relevant energy contribution
per gram?
A. fat (9 kcal/g), carbohydrates, (8 kcal/g), protein (6 kcal/g)
B. fat (9 kcal/g), carbohydrates, (4 kcal/g), protein (4 kcal/g)
C. fat (9 kcal/g), glucose, (4 kcal/g), protein (4 kcal/g) - ANSWER B. fat (9 kcal/g),
carbohydrates, (4 kcal/g), protein (4 kcal/g)
The inclusion of foods rich in B vitamins is recommended based on their ability to fulfill
which of the following roles?
A. rate-limiting coenzyme for lipolysis
B. co-factor for protein synthesis
C. coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism - ANSWER C. coenzyme for carbohydrate
metabolism
A wrestler is seeking to compete in the 195 lb weight class and currently, in the offseason,
weighs 203 lbs (92 kg). What would be the appropriate protein intake when reducing total
caloric intake?
A. 810 kcals
B. 550 kcals
C. 230 kcals - ANSWER A. 810 kcals
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, During which phase of a strength and conditioning program would a collegiate American
football player benefit most from beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid (HMB)
supplementation?
A. off-season
B. in-season
C. pre-season - ANSWER C. pre-season
A male football athlete needs to increase his lean body mass by 5 lb (2.25 kg). He weighs 235
lb (107 kg) with 15% body fat. His daily activity energy expenditure is 1700 kcals. A 3-day
food record reveals the following average intakes:
Protein = 850 kcals
Carbohydrates = 2350 kcals
Fat = 1500 kcals
What is the recommendation for caloric intake given this athlete's current caloric intake?
A. decrease
B. increase
C. maintain - ANSWER C. maintain
Which sport will have improvements in measurable performance indicators if the athletes
are supplementing with creatine?
A. basketball
B. softball
C. soccer - ANSWER A. basketball
What is a nutritional concern for an athlete who opts to restrict their consumption of food
from a specific food group such as fruits, while increasing consumption of another food
group?
A. vitamin or mineral deficiency
B. increased risk of colds and flu
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ANSWERS|LATEST !!!!2026|GRADED A+| (EXAM
Which of the following identifies the macronutrients and their relevant energy contribution
per gram?
A. fat (9 kcal/g), carbohydrates, (8 kcal/g), protein (6 kcal/g)
B. fat (9 kcal/g), carbohydrates, (4 kcal/g), protein (4 kcal/g)
C. fat (9 kcal/g), glucose, (4 kcal/g), protein (4 kcal/g) - ANSWER B. fat (9 kcal/g),
carbohydrates, (4 kcal/g), protein (4 kcal/g)
The inclusion of foods rich in B vitamins is recommended based on their ability to fulfill
which of the following roles?
A. rate-limiting coenzyme for lipolysis
B. co-factor for protein synthesis
C. coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism - ANSWER C. coenzyme for carbohydrate
metabolism
A wrestler is seeking to compete in the 195 lb weight class and currently, in the offseason,
weighs 203 lbs (92 kg). What would be the appropriate protein intake when reducing total
caloric intake?
A. 810 kcals
B. 550 kcals
C. 230 kcals - ANSWER A. 810 kcals
1
, During which phase of a strength and conditioning program would a collegiate American
football player benefit most from beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid (HMB)
supplementation?
A. off-season
B. in-season
C. pre-season - ANSWER C. pre-season
A male football athlete needs to increase his lean body mass by 5 lb (2.25 kg). He weighs 235
lb (107 kg) with 15% body fat. His daily activity energy expenditure is 1700 kcals. A 3-day
food record reveals the following average intakes:
Protein = 850 kcals
Carbohydrates = 2350 kcals
Fat = 1500 kcals
What is the recommendation for caloric intake given this athlete's current caloric intake?
A. decrease
B. increase
C. maintain - ANSWER C. maintain
Which sport will have improvements in measurable performance indicators if the athletes
are supplementing with creatine?
A. basketball
B. softball
C. soccer - ANSWER A. basketball
What is a nutritional concern for an athlete who opts to restrict their consumption of food
from a specific food group such as fruits, while increasing consumption of another food
group?
A. vitamin or mineral deficiency
B. increased risk of colds and flu
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