IHSA PES TEST EXAM LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

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IHSA PES TEST EXAM LATEST UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR

Question: Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔anabolic steroids now
include any drug or hormonal substance that is chemically or pharmacologically related to
testosterone; includes androstenediol and androstenedione




Question: Dietary supplement issues found - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔11/12 brands had <90% or
>110% of amounts listed on labels;

5/12 had at least one unlisted ingredient;

2/12 missing at least one labeled ingredient;

18.8% of 240 supps contained unlisted steroids/pro-hormones




Question: Protein - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔linked to amino acids found naturally in foods;

athletes need more than non-athletes;

legal, not banned;

claims: improved muscle growth and function, increased weight gain, lean muscle mass, and
strength/power




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Question: Protein side effects - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔displaced carbs in system, urinary
calcium loss, dehydration, kidney stress




Question: Creatine - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔naturally occurring derived from amino acids;

legal, not banned;

found in meats and fish;

Claims: increased lean body mass, max energy production, delayed fatigue, improved recovery




Question: Creatine side effects - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔increased body weight, upset stomach,
diarrhea, nausea, muscle cramp/strain, dehydration, kidney stress




Question: HMB - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔derived from breakdown of amino acid leucine;

legal;

found in catfish and citrus fruits;

not an essential nutrient;

THOUGHT to limit protein breakdown during activity;

Claims: increased muscle mass and strength, enhanced appearance




Question: HMB side effects - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔none with short term- limited research




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