SPORTS NUTRITION EXAM| BRAND
NEW EXPERT EXAM QUESTIONS
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2026)|100% GUARANTEED
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What are two benefits of preventing hunger? - Answer✅✅1. Curb physiological
desire to eat excessive amounts of food.
2. Tame physiological desire to reward yourself with treats.
List the five basic food groups. - Answer✅✅fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and
dairy
Which is the correct response regarding foods that are fattening? -
Answer✅✅Excess calories are fattening.
For a food to be called a whole grain, _______________ should be listed first on the
food label. - Answer✅✅Whole
, True or false: Taking a calcium supplement is a complete substitute for consuming
calcium-rich dairy products. - Answer✅✅False
Describe three tips to increase calcium intake. - Answer✅✅1. Cook hot cereal in
low-fat milk.
2. Snack on fruit-flavored yogurt rather than ice cream.
3. Eat canned salmon for an easy lunch option.
Athletes who eat a balanced diet choose at least _____ of the five food groups at
each meal. - Answer✅✅3
True or false: Protein comes only from animal sources and not from plant sources. -
Answer✅✅False
______________ is the number one killer of both men and women in the United
States. - Answer✅✅Heart Disease
Which of these factors can help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis: -
Answer✅✅calcium-rich diet
regular exercise
normal hormones
low sodium intake
True of false: Lack of menstruation is associated with inadequate nutrition. -
Answer✅✅True
Which of these factors promotes normal blood pressure? - Answer✅✅Low sodium
diet
Explain how cholesterol contributes to heart attacks. (Hint: What does it do to the
blood vessels that lead to the heart?) - Answer✅✅Cholesterol contributes to heart
attacks because it hardens the arteries. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that
accumulates in the walls of the blood vessels, especially in the heart. It can restrict
the flow of blood to the heart, contributing to a heart attack. Levels of cholesterol in
the blood can increase when you consume foods high in saturated fat and partially
hydrogenated or trans fats, and in some people, dietary cholesterol. It is important
for adults to meet with their doctors to get blood tests for total cholesterol levels,
HDL levels, LDL levels, and ratio of total cholesterol to HDL.
True or false: Fiber hastens the time it takes for foods to travel through your system.
- Answer✅✅False
What is the DASH diet? - Answer✅✅The DASH diet stands for "dietary approaches
to stop hypertension." A study funded by the National Institutes of Health aimed to
find a connection between diet and blood pressure, and the resulting DASH diet
points out that blood pressure is affected by more than just sodium intake. The
DASH diet requires twice the average daily servings of vegetables, fruits, and dairy
,foods. The DASH diet also requires one-third the daily servings of ham, beef, and
pork. Additionally, the DASH diet requires one-half the daily servings of fats and oils,
and one-quarter the servings of snacks and sweets.
Two types of fiber are _________________ and ___________________. What are
two differences between them? - Answer✅✅Soluble; insoluble. One difference is
that soluble fiber forms a gel in water, while insoluble fiber does not dissolve in
water; rather, it absorbs water. Soluble fiber is found in oatmeal, kidney beans, and
barley. Insoluble fiber is found in vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran. The
function of soluble fiber includes lowering blood glucose levels, whereas the function
of insoluble fiber is to give plants their structure, increase fecal bulk, and reduce the
risk of getting constipated.
The special polyunsaturated fat found in fish is called
__________________________? - Answer✅✅Omega-3 fatty acid
Breakfast for people who want to lose weight should be: - Answer✅✅Protein rich
When selecting cereal for breakfast, which criteria are important to look for? -
Answer✅✅grams of fat per serving
at least 25 percent daily value of iron
sugar not listed among the first ingredients
5 grams or more of fiber per serving
Name two habits associated with coffee drinking that are worrisome in terms of
health. - Answer✅✅Adding cream or coffee whiteners that contain palm oils adds
saturated fats, which can lead to heart disease. Substituting breakfast for a large
coffee leaves you nutritionally empty. People also drink coffee to stay alert at times
their body needs sleep.
How much caffeine is in espresso? How much caffeine is in 8 ounces of coffee? -
Answer✅✅A 1-ounce shot of espresso contains about 35 milligrams of caffeine. An
8-ounce cup of coffee contains about 135 milligrams of caffeine. Ounce for ounce,
however, espresso has 35 milligrams versus 17 milligrams for coffee.
The biggest kick from cola drinks comes from __________. - Answer✅✅Sugar
True or false: Caffeine crosses into breast milk and can make babies agitated and
poor sleepers. - Answer✅✅True
Describe two nontraditional nutritious breakfast options. - Answer✅✅There are
many nontraditional breakfast options, including leftovers from dinner. The key is to
combine wholesome foods from at least three of the food groups. Leftover pizza, a
toasted cheese sandwich, a burrito, and leftover lasagna are just a few suggestions.
True or false: Drinking coffee will help sober you up when you consume too much
alcohol. - Answer✅✅False
, Which vitamin aids in the absorption of iron? - Answer✅✅Vitamin C
Active people should plan to eat a meal at least every ______ hours. - Answer✅✅4
True or false: Peanut butter is an outstanding sports food. - Answer✅✅True
A salad made with spinach has _____ times more vitamin C than a salad made with
iceberg lettuce. - Answer✅✅Seven
Describe three ways to reduce your intake of fat and calories from salad dressing. -
Answer✅✅Choose low-fat dressings. Dilute a regular dressing with extra vinegar,
water, lemon juice, or milk in creamy dressings. Request that dressing be served on
the side at restaurants so you can use it sparingly.
Which of these tips is most likely to make a nutrient-poor salad? -
Answer✅✅Choose pale-colored vegetables.
List three tips for eating a nutritious dinner at home. - Answer✅✅Don't arrive
home hungry—eat a hearty lunch plus a second lunch. Plan time to shop for food.
Plan to cook large quantities that will last the whole week. Keep precooked meals in
the freezer, and reheat them in the microwave oven.
True or false: Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin C. - Answer✅✅True
At restaurants, the healthiest meals tend to contain foods that are: -
Answer✅✅broiled
steamed
baked
roasted
When planning to eat dinner in a restaurant, it is best to: - Answer✅✅eat a
wholesome snack beforehand if dinner will be later than usual
A hearty "sports sandwich" that fuels the muscles should emphasize the: -
Answer✅✅whole grain bread
Eating between meals is: - Answer✅✅potentially good for you and your workouts
List four suggestions for well-balanced sports snacks: two while grazing at home and
two when traveling on the road. Each suggestion should include three food groups. -
Answer✅✅Make sure each answer contains three food groups and the nutritional
value outweighs the calories consumed. Examples include the following: At home:
instant oatmeal with milk and chopped nuts; smoothies with milk, yogurt, juice,
fresh or frozen fruit, and flax meal. On the road: dry cereal with raisins and nuts;
peanut butter and raisin sandwich on whole-wheat bread, one or two slices of veggie
pizza; granola bar with an apple and a cheese stick
NEW EXPERT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CLEAR CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS| ALL GRADED A+|
LATEST PREMIUM UPDATE(2025-
2026)|100% GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
What are two benefits of preventing hunger? - Answer✅✅1. Curb physiological
desire to eat excessive amounts of food.
2. Tame physiological desire to reward yourself with treats.
List the five basic food groups. - Answer✅✅fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and
dairy
Which is the correct response regarding foods that are fattening? -
Answer✅✅Excess calories are fattening.
For a food to be called a whole grain, _______________ should be listed first on the
food label. - Answer✅✅Whole
, True or false: Taking a calcium supplement is a complete substitute for consuming
calcium-rich dairy products. - Answer✅✅False
Describe three tips to increase calcium intake. - Answer✅✅1. Cook hot cereal in
low-fat milk.
2. Snack on fruit-flavored yogurt rather than ice cream.
3. Eat canned salmon for an easy lunch option.
Athletes who eat a balanced diet choose at least _____ of the five food groups at
each meal. - Answer✅✅3
True or false: Protein comes only from animal sources and not from plant sources. -
Answer✅✅False
______________ is the number one killer of both men and women in the United
States. - Answer✅✅Heart Disease
Which of these factors can help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis: -
Answer✅✅calcium-rich diet
regular exercise
normal hormones
low sodium intake
True of false: Lack of menstruation is associated with inadequate nutrition. -
Answer✅✅True
Which of these factors promotes normal blood pressure? - Answer✅✅Low sodium
diet
Explain how cholesterol contributes to heart attacks. (Hint: What does it do to the
blood vessels that lead to the heart?) - Answer✅✅Cholesterol contributes to heart
attacks because it hardens the arteries. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that
accumulates in the walls of the blood vessels, especially in the heart. It can restrict
the flow of blood to the heart, contributing to a heart attack. Levels of cholesterol in
the blood can increase when you consume foods high in saturated fat and partially
hydrogenated or trans fats, and in some people, dietary cholesterol. It is important
for adults to meet with their doctors to get blood tests for total cholesterol levels,
HDL levels, LDL levels, and ratio of total cholesterol to HDL.
True or false: Fiber hastens the time it takes for foods to travel through your system.
- Answer✅✅False
What is the DASH diet? - Answer✅✅The DASH diet stands for "dietary approaches
to stop hypertension." A study funded by the National Institutes of Health aimed to
find a connection between diet and blood pressure, and the resulting DASH diet
points out that blood pressure is affected by more than just sodium intake. The
DASH diet requires twice the average daily servings of vegetables, fruits, and dairy
,foods. The DASH diet also requires one-third the daily servings of ham, beef, and
pork. Additionally, the DASH diet requires one-half the daily servings of fats and oils,
and one-quarter the servings of snacks and sweets.
Two types of fiber are _________________ and ___________________. What are
two differences between them? - Answer✅✅Soluble; insoluble. One difference is
that soluble fiber forms a gel in water, while insoluble fiber does not dissolve in
water; rather, it absorbs water. Soluble fiber is found in oatmeal, kidney beans, and
barley. Insoluble fiber is found in vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran. The
function of soluble fiber includes lowering blood glucose levels, whereas the function
of insoluble fiber is to give plants their structure, increase fecal bulk, and reduce the
risk of getting constipated.
The special polyunsaturated fat found in fish is called
__________________________? - Answer✅✅Omega-3 fatty acid
Breakfast for people who want to lose weight should be: - Answer✅✅Protein rich
When selecting cereal for breakfast, which criteria are important to look for? -
Answer✅✅grams of fat per serving
at least 25 percent daily value of iron
sugar not listed among the first ingredients
5 grams or more of fiber per serving
Name two habits associated with coffee drinking that are worrisome in terms of
health. - Answer✅✅Adding cream or coffee whiteners that contain palm oils adds
saturated fats, which can lead to heart disease. Substituting breakfast for a large
coffee leaves you nutritionally empty. People also drink coffee to stay alert at times
their body needs sleep.
How much caffeine is in espresso? How much caffeine is in 8 ounces of coffee? -
Answer✅✅A 1-ounce shot of espresso contains about 35 milligrams of caffeine. An
8-ounce cup of coffee contains about 135 milligrams of caffeine. Ounce for ounce,
however, espresso has 35 milligrams versus 17 milligrams for coffee.
The biggest kick from cola drinks comes from __________. - Answer✅✅Sugar
True or false: Caffeine crosses into breast milk and can make babies agitated and
poor sleepers. - Answer✅✅True
Describe two nontraditional nutritious breakfast options. - Answer✅✅There are
many nontraditional breakfast options, including leftovers from dinner. The key is to
combine wholesome foods from at least three of the food groups. Leftover pizza, a
toasted cheese sandwich, a burrito, and leftover lasagna are just a few suggestions.
True or false: Drinking coffee will help sober you up when you consume too much
alcohol. - Answer✅✅False
, Which vitamin aids in the absorption of iron? - Answer✅✅Vitamin C
Active people should plan to eat a meal at least every ______ hours. - Answer✅✅4
True or false: Peanut butter is an outstanding sports food. - Answer✅✅True
A salad made with spinach has _____ times more vitamin C than a salad made with
iceberg lettuce. - Answer✅✅Seven
Describe three ways to reduce your intake of fat and calories from salad dressing. -
Answer✅✅Choose low-fat dressings. Dilute a regular dressing with extra vinegar,
water, lemon juice, or milk in creamy dressings. Request that dressing be served on
the side at restaurants so you can use it sparingly.
Which of these tips is most likely to make a nutrient-poor salad? -
Answer✅✅Choose pale-colored vegetables.
List three tips for eating a nutritious dinner at home. - Answer✅✅Don't arrive
home hungry—eat a hearty lunch plus a second lunch. Plan time to shop for food.
Plan to cook large quantities that will last the whole week. Keep precooked meals in
the freezer, and reheat them in the microwave oven.
True or false: Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin C. - Answer✅✅True
At restaurants, the healthiest meals tend to contain foods that are: -
Answer✅✅broiled
steamed
baked
roasted
When planning to eat dinner in a restaurant, it is best to: - Answer✅✅eat a
wholesome snack beforehand if dinner will be later than usual
A hearty "sports sandwich" that fuels the muscles should emphasize the: -
Answer✅✅whole grain bread
Eating between meals is: - Answer✅✅potentially good for you and your workouts
List four suggestions for well-balanced sports snacks: two while grazing at home and
two when traveling on the road. Each suggestion should include three food groups. -
Answer✅✅Make sure each answer contains three food groups and the nutritional
value outweighs the calories consumed. Examples include the following: At home:
instant oatmeal with milk and chopped nuts; smoothies with milk, yogurt, juice,
fresh or frozen fruit, and flax meal. On the road: dry cereal with raisins and nuts;
peanut butter and raisin sandwich on whole-wheat bread, one or two slices of veggie
pizza; granola bar with an apple and a cheese stick
