NCSF SPORTS NUTRITION 2026 ACTUAL
SCRIPT QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED
BRAND NEW
◉ What integrates primary factors related to genotype/phenotype status
to give a comprehensive nutrition plan? Answer: Precision Nutrition
◉ Male athletes should consume at least _______ grams of fiber each
day. Answer: 30
◉ female athletes should consume at least _______ grams of fiber each
day. Answer: 25
◉ Low blood glucose triggers the release of ______________. Answer:
glucagon
◉ hormone released from the pancreas that facilitates glucose uptake
from circulation; also serves various other anabolic roles Answer:
Insulin
◉ : hormone released from the pancreas that promotes the breakdown of
glycogen into glucose in the liver to increase concentrations in
circulation; opposes the action of insulin Answer: glucagon
, ◉ large gland that secretes digestive enzymes into the intestines and also
secretes insulin and glucagon via specialized cells Answer: pancreas
◉ Inadequate carbohydrates in the diet can lead to the loss of the
______________ Answer: Protein sparing mechanism
◉ Gluconeogenesis is used to spare proteins in the liver. Answer: true
◉ Gylcogen is stored in the __ and __. Answer: liver and muscle
◉ are bacterial populations present in the gastrointestinal tract which
can have a profound impact on health as well as risk for obesity.
Answer: gastrointestinal microbiota
◉ Why is a mixture of carbohydrates needed for prolonged exercise?
Answer: They absorb at different rates
◉ What is the recommended carbohydrate solution concentration for
optimal utilization? Answer: 6-8%
◉ For endurance events lasting 2.5 hours, such as a marthon, athletes
may consume up to __ g/h of carbohydrates. Answer: 90
SCRIPT QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED
BRAND NEW
◉ What integrates primary factors related to genotype/phenotype status
to give a comprehensive nutrition plan? Answer: Precision Nutrition
◉ Male athletes should consume at least _______ grams of fiber each
day. Answer: 30
◉ female athletes should consume at least _______ grams of fiber each
day. Answer: 25
◉ Low blood glucose triggers the release of ______________. Answer:
glucagon
◉ hormone released from the pancreas that facilitates glucose uptake
from circulation; also serves various other anabolic roles Answer:
Insulin
◉ : hormone released from the pancreas that promotes the breakdown of
glycogen into glucose in the liver to increase concentrations in
circulation; opposes the action of insulin Answer: glucagon
, ◉ large gland that secretes digestive enzymes into the intestines and also
secretes insulin and glucagon via specialized cells Answer: pancreas
◉ Inadequate carbohydrates in the diet can lead to the loss of the
______________ Answer: Protein sparing mechanism
◉ Gluconeogenesis is used to spare proteins in the liver. Answer: true
◉ Gylcogen is stored in the __ and __. Answer: liver and muscle
◉ are bacterial populations present in the gastrointestinal tract which
can have a profound impact on health as well as risk for obesity.
Answer: gastrointestinal microbiota
◉ Why is a mixture of carbohydrates needed for prolonged exercise?
Answer: They absorb at different rates
◉ What is the recommended carbohydrate solution concentration for
optimal utilization? Answer: 6-8%
◉ For endurance events lasting 2.5 hours, such as a marthon, athletes
may consume up to __ g/h of carbohydrates. Answer: 90
