ISSA Sports Nutrition Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the 3 E's of nutrition? - ANSWER✔✔-Essential Nutrition for Maximum
Performance
Essential Nutrition for Survival
Essential Nutrition for Optimal Health
Which of the following is an essential nutrient? - ANSWER✔✔-A, B, and C
In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume nutrients with ___
capabilities - ANSWER✔✔-antioxidant
What is the practice of eating certain amounts of protein, fat, and carbs to enhance athletic
performance? - ANSWER✔✔-Nutrient modulation
Which of the following is NOT true regarding PDI guidelines? - ANSWER✔✔-None of the above
The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles - ANSWER✔✔-True
"Non-essential" nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already made in the body
- ANSWER✔✔-False
Individuals with special nutrition needs are not covered by the RDAs - ANSWER✔✔-True
PDI guidelines are primarily intended for the average public - ANSWER✔✔-False
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Body type, body composition, specific sport training, and activity level all determine nutritional needs -
ANSWER✔✔-True
Which macro-nutrient has a caloric value of 9 calories per gram? - ANSWER✔✔-Fat
Thermogenesis is activated by which of the following mechanisms? - ANSWER✔✔-Exercise
exposure to cold
nutrition
Which of the following is an example of a simple carb? - ANSWER✔✔-Glucose
Fructose
Protein provides the body with building blocks in the form of? - ANSWER✔✔-amino acids
What does proper macro-nutrient modulation for physical activity NOT incorporate? - ANSWER✔✔-
vitamins and minerals
Which of the following is the most essential macro-nutrient? - ANSWER✔✔-water
Which of the following is a major electrolyte found in body fluids? - ANSWER✔✔-sodium
magnesium
potassium
chloride
Research shows that a diet containing over__% of total daily calories from fat increases the chances of
developing heart disease and certain cancers. - ANSWER✔✔-30
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable food additive? - ANSWER✔✔-equal
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Which of the following is an example of an ergogenic aid? - ANSWER✔✔-blood doping
drugs
mental strategies
special training techniques
Macro-nutrients supply the body with energy and serve as the building blocks for growth and repair -
ANSWER✔✔-True
Carbs and lipids are the macro-nutrients primarily used to provide the body with energy - ANSWER✔✔-
True
Fat has the lowest caloric value among macro-nutrients - ANSWER✔✔-False
A thermogenic response has been detected in response to eating diets high in protein - ANSWER✔✔-
True
Endurance sports tend to burn a higher proportion of fat - ANSWER✔✔-True
Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins B and C - ANSWER✔✔-False
Too much sugar intake can cause imbalances in insulin levels - ANSWER✔✔-True
Bioavailablility refers to the ultimate utilization of an ingested nutrient at the cellular level -
ANSWER✔✔-True
Aspartame is positively not an acceptable food additive - ANSWER✔✔-False
Ergogenic aids can be nutritional and non-nutritional - ANSWER✔✔-True
What is the average daily intake of cars in the US? - ANSWER✔✔-287 grams for adult males
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