APK 6167 – SPORTS NUTRITION FINAL EXAM MOST RECENT 2026 WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following may increase protein needs in team sport athletes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Recovery from contact injuries such as bruises, cuts, and musculoskeletal damage
Sally is a 60kg soccer athlete playing in a 2.5 hour long practice today. How much protein will you
recommend she consume within 1-2 hours after practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-15-18 grams
Which of the following is most likely to provide adequate carbohydrates with the least amount of
gastrointestinal upset during a break in a double-header softball game? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liquid
carbohydrates
How many grams of carbohydrate should be consumed 1-4 hours prior to a game or hard practice? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 grams per kilogram body weight
What is the iron requirement for women who are pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWER-27 mg/day
Risk of which of the following during exercise is higher in children than adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-
dehydration
Professionals can use the CDC growth charts and body mass index charts to perform which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help to identify growth patterns as a child ages by comparing to a
peer group "norm"
How many additional calories, on average, do pregnant athletes need to consume during pregnancy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-300 calories/day
, If the athlete's glucose level prior to exercise is less than 100 mg/dL, the athlete should do which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consume 15-40 grams of carbohydrate before exercising
Which of the following characterizes ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Buildup of ketone bodies
causes acidification of the blood
A "pesco-vegetarian" avoids both fish and poultry.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Prediabetes is characterized by which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood glucose level is
100-125 mg/dL
Lipids exist in the body primarily in what form? - CORRECT ANSWER-Triglycerides
Because food passes so slowly through the esophagus, the bulk of digestion occurs there.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
When nutrients are put into the mouth and swallowed, they have not technically entered the body.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
All of the following are required on food labels except: - CORRECT ANSWER-a list of all vitamins and
minerals
Although the majority of minerals released during digestion are absorbed in the small intestine, which
mineral is absorbed in the large intestine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium, chloride, and sodium
Examples of public domain information that Non-RD sports professionals can provide to athletes
include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical nutrition therapy
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following may increase protein needs in team sport athletes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Recovery from contact injuries such as bruises, cuts, and musculoskeletal damage
Sally is a 60kg soccer athlete playing in a 2.5 hour long practice today. How much protein will you
recommend she consume within 1-2 hours after practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-15-18 grams
Which of the following is most likely to provide adequate carbohydrates with the least amount of
gastrointestinal upset during a break in a double-header softball game? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liquid
carbohydrates
How many grams of carbohydrate should be consumed 1-4 hours prior to a game or hard practice? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 grams per kilogram body weight
What is the iron requirement for women who are pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWER-27 mg/day
Risk of which of the following during exercise is higher in children than adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-
dehydration
Professionals can use the CDC growth charts and body mass index charts to perform which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Help to identify growth patterns as a child ages by comparing to a
peer group "norm"
How many additional calories, on average, do pregnant athletes need to consume during pregnancy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-300 calories/day
, If the athlete's glucose level prior to exercise is less than 100 mg/dL, the athlete should do which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consume 15-40 grams of carbohydrate before exercising
Which of the following characterizes ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Buildup of ketone bodies
causes acidification of the blood
A "pesco-vegetarian" avoids both fish and poultry.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Prediabetes is characterized by which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood glucose level is
100-125 mg/dL
Lipids exist in the body primarily in what form? - CORRECT ANSWER-Triglycerides
Because food passes so slowly through the esophagus, the bulk of digestion occurs there.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False
When nutrients are put into the mouth and swallowed, they have not technically entered the body.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
All of the following are required on food labels except: - CORRECT ANSWER-a list of all vitamins and
minerals
Although the majority of minerals released during digestion are absorbed in the small intestine, which
mineral is absorbed in the large intestine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium, chloride, and sodium
Examples of public domain information that Non-RD sports professionals can provide to athletes
include all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical nutrition therapy
