NCSF SPORTS NUTRITION, NCSF
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Lower sugar and fat content in the diet associate with weight management success -
Correct Answers -True
Physique competitors that place eat more protein and carbohydrates - Correct Answers
-False
Three steps to weight management success include: - Correct Answers -a.) Education
on healthy foods
b.) Teaching behavioral change
c.) Managing consumption times and food availability
Identity the relationship with weight management - Correct Answers -Total sleep: sleep
affects daily hunger and appetite
Protein density: replace other macronutrients to increase total protein for improved
results
Alcohol: associated with higher energy density and fat mass
Fiber density: total fiber content reflects energy density
Food timing: early consumption of total calories associated with better weight outcomes
The relative calories of a given food product based on weight is called - Correct
Answers -Energy density
Which of the following is associated with weight management success - Correct
Answers -Water content
Fiber content
Energy density
Only consuming food during 6-8 hour periods each day is called - Correct Answers -
Intermittent fasting
What is ketosis - Correct Answers -A state characterized by elevated ketone bodies
Which of the following associated with longer lifespan - Correct Answers -Limiting daily
energy intake
,Which of the following is used to improve performance - Correct Answers -Ergogenic
acid
Which is a non-energy yielding nutrient - Correct Answers -Protein
Which is an example of anabolism - Correct Answers -Protein synthesis
Which of the following is a primary goal of sports nutrition - Correct Answers --
Consuming energy adequate to support work and recovery
- Consuming nutrient balance to support growth maintenance and repair of tissue
- Consuming energy adequate to support metabolic and immune health
What type of sports generally require the highest energy intakes - Correct Answers -
Endurance sports
What are active compounds found in plants shown to provide health benefits? - Correct
Answers -Phytochemicals
What integrates primary factors related to genotype/phenotype status to give a
comprehensive nutrition plan? - Correct Answers -Precision nutrition
What is a dangerous condition associated with an abnormally-low blood sodium level? -
Correct Answers -Hyponatremia
What are required in relatively small quantities to prevent deficiencies and maintain
optimal bodily function? - Correct Answers -Micronutrients
What is any substance that provides nourishment and helps maintain bodily
homeostasis? - Correct Answers -Nutrient
Male athletes should consume at least __ grams of fiber each day - Correct Answers -
30
The sensation of fullness experienced following consumption of a meal is known as: -
Correct Answers -Satiety
Low blood glucose triggers the release of - Correct Answers -Glucagon
What is the measure of the blood-glucose raising potential of CHO content in a food -
Correct Answers -Glycemic index
Inadequate carbohydrates in the diet can lead to the loss of the - Correct Answers -
Protein sparing mechanism
A GI score of 75 indicates a food has a low glycemic index - Correct Answers -False
, Gluconeogenesis is used to spare proteins in the liver - Correct Answers -True
Glycogen is stored in the __ and __ - Correct Answers -Liver & Muscle
__ are bacterial populations present in the gastrointestinal tract which can have a
profound impact on health as well as risk for obesity - Correct Answers -Gastrointestinal
microbiota
__ is a man made sweetener made from corn starch known to have a negative impact
on metabolic health and body weight - Correct Answers -High fructose corn syrup
What are the 4 types of carbohydrates? - Correct Answers -Monosaccharides,
disaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides
What energy nutrient represents the most calories in the diet? - Correct Answers -
Carbohydrates
What determines the carbohydrate intake for an individual? - Correct Answers -
Frequency of training, duration of training, intensity of training
Why is a mixture of carbohydrates needed for prolonged exercise? - Correct Answers -
They absorb at different rates
What is the recommended carbohydrate solution concentration for optimal utilization? -
Correct Answers -6-8%
What carbo-loading method is more popular for team sports? - Correct Answers -Single
bout method
Females & males respond the same way to carbo-loading - Correct Answers -False
Mouth rinsing with carbohydrates can be beneficial for events lasting an hour - Correct
Answers -True
For endurance events lasting 2.5 hours, such as a marathon, athletes may consume up
to __ g/h of carbohydrates - Correct Answers -60
How many amino acids are required in the adult diet? - Correct Answers -9
What amino acid is essential for children? - Correct Answers -Arginine
All of the following are branched chain amino acids, except - Correct Answers -
Glutamine
The conversion of amino acid structures into other amino acids is called - Correct
Answers -Transamination
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Lower sugar and fat content in the diet associate with weight management success -
Correct Answers -True
Physique competitors that place eat more protein and carbohydrates - Correct Answers
-False
Three steps to weight management success include: - Correct Answers -a.) Education
on healthy foods
b.) Teaching behavioral change
c.) Managing consumption times and food availability
Identity the relationship with weight management - Correct Answers -Total sleep: sleep
affects daily hunger and appetite
Protein density: replace other macronutrients to increase total protein for improved
results
Alcohol: associated with higher energy density and fat mass
Fiber density: total fiber content reflects energy density
Food timing: early consumption of total calories associated with better weight outcomes
The relative calories of a given food product based on weight is called - Correct
Answers -Energy density
Which of the following is associated with weight management success - Correct
Answers -Water content
Fiber content
Energy density
Only consuming food during 6-8 hour periods each day is called - Correct Answers -
Intermittent fasting
What is ketosis - Correct Answers -A state characterized by elevated ketone bodies
Which of the following associated with longer lifespan - Correct Answers -Limiting daily
energy intake
,Which of the following is used to improve performance - Correct Answers -Ergogenic
acid
Which is a non-energy yielding nutrient - Correct Answers -Protein
Which is an example of anabolism - Correct Answers -Protein synthesis
Which of the following is a primary goal of sports nutrition - Correct Answers --
Consuming energy adequate to support work and recovery
- Consuming nutrient balance to support growth maintenance and repair of tissue
- Consuming energy adequate to support metabolic and immune health
What type of sports generally require the highest energy intakes - Correct Answers -
Endurance sports
What are active compounds found in plants shown to provide health benefits? - Correct
Answers -Phytochemicals
What integrates primary factors related to genotype/phenotype status to give a
comprehensive nutrition plan? - Correct Answers -Precision nutrition
What is a dangerous condition associated with an abnormally-low blood sodium level? -
Correct Answers -Hyponatremia
What are required in relatively small quantities to prevent deficiencies and maintain
optimal bodily function? - Correct Answers -Micronutrients
What is any substance that provides nourishment and helps maintain bodily
homeostasis? - Correct Answers -Nutrient
Male athletes should consume at least __ grams of fiber each day - Correct Answers -
30
The sensation of fullness experienced following consumption of a meal is known as: -
Correct Answers -Satiety
Low blood glucose triggers the release of - Correct Answers -Glucagon
What is the measure of the blood-glucose raising potential of CHO content in a food -
Correct Answers -Glycemic index
Inadequate carbohydrates in the diet can lead to the loss of the - Correct Answers -
Protein sparing mechanism
A GI score of 75 indicates a food has a low glycemic index - Correct Answers -False
, Gluconeogenesis is used to spare proteins in the liver - Correct Answers -True
Glycogen is stored in the __ and __ - Correct Answers -Liver & Muscle
__ are bacterial populations present in the gastrointestinal tract which can have a
profound impact on health as well as risk for obesity - Correct Answers -Gastrointestinal
microbiota
__ is a man made sweetener made from corn starch known to have a negative impact
on metabolic health and body weight - Correct Answers -High fructose corn syrup
What are the 4 types of carbohydrates? - Correct Answers -Monosaccharides,
disaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides
What energy nutrient represents the most calories in the diet? - Correct Answers -
Carbohydrates
What determines the carbohydrate intake for an individual? - Correct Answers -
Frequency of training, duration of training, intensity of training
Why is a mixture of carbohydrates needed for prolonged exercise? - Correct Answers -
They absorb at different rates
What is the recommended carbohydrate solution concentration for optimal utilization? -
Correct Answers -6-8%
What carbo-loading method is more popular for team sports? - Correct Answers -Single
bout method
Females & males respond the same way to carbo-loading - Correct Answers -False
Mouth rinsing with carbohydrates can be beneficial for events lasting an hour - Correct
Answers -True
For endurance events lasting 2.5 hours, such as a marathon, athletes may consume up
to __ g/h of carbohydrates - Correct Answers -60
How many amino acids are required in the adult diet? - Correct Answers -9
What amino acid is essential for children? - Correct Answers -Arginine
All of the following are branched chain amino acids, except - Correct Answers -
Glutamine
The conversion of amino acid structures into other amino acids is called - Correct
Answers -Transamination
