NCSF SNS PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
ergogenic aid - Correct Answers -any element used to improve performance
supplements - Correct Answers -dietary product used to supplement deficiency
catabolism - Correct Answers -breakdown of tissues or energy reserves within the body
anabolism - Correct Answers -building of tissues or energy reserves within the body
hyponatremia - Correct Answers -abnormally low blood sodium levels
phytochemicals - Correct Answers -active compounds found in plants shown to provide
health benefits, but are not essential or linked to a deficiency
_____ possess anti-inflammatory properties - Correct Answers -omega-3 fatty acids
the three omega-3 fatty acids - Correct Answers -ALA, EPA and DHA
an isomer of linoleic acid found in meat and dairy products - Correct Answers -CLA
health type of fat that doesn't increase risk of heart disease - Correct Answers -
monounsaturated fat
monosaccharide - Correct Answers -simple sugars that are building blocks for other
carb sources
disaccharides - Correct Answers -simple carbs formed with 2 or more monosaccharides
oligosaccharides - Correct Answers -small number of monosaccharides in plant foods
polysaccharides - Correct Answers -complex carbs made up of long monosaccharides
monosaccharide sugars - Correct Answers -glucose, fructose, galactose
disaccharide sugars - Correct Answers -sucrose, lactose, maltose
glycogen stored where in the body? - Correct Answers -liver and muscle
AND ANSWERS
ergogenic aid - Correct Answers -any element used to improve performance
supplements - Correct Answers -dietary product used to supplement deficiency
catabolism - Correct Answers -breakdown of tissues or energy reserves within the body
anabolism - Correct Answers -building of tissues or energy reserves within the body
hyponatremia - Correct Answers -abnormally low blood sodium levels
phytochemicals - Correct Answers -active compounds found in plants shown to provide
health benefits, but are not essential or linked to a deficiency
_____ possess anti-inflammatory properties - Correct Answers -omega-3 fatty acids
the three omega-3 fatty acids - Correct Answers -ALA, EPA and DHA
an isomer of linoleic acid found in meat and dairy products - Correct Answers -CLA
health type of fat that doesn't increase risk of heart disease - Correct Answers -
monounsaturated fat
monosaccharide - Correct Answers -simple sugars that are building blocks for other
carb sources
disaccharides - Correct Answers -simple carbs formed with 2 or more monosaccharides
oligosaccharides - Correct Answers -small number of monosaccharides in plant foods
polysaccharides - Correct Answers -complex carbs made up of long monosaccharides
monosaccharide sugars - Correct Answers -glucose, fructose, galactose
disaccharide sugars - Correct Answers -sucrose, lactose, maltose
glycogen stored where in the body? - Correct Answers -liver and muscle