ISSA Sports Nutrition UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the three E's of Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER -Maximal Performance,
Survival, Optimal Health
What are essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER -Leucine, Vitamin E, Potassium,
Cholesterol
In order to reduce free radicals athletes must consume - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antioxidants
What does DRI mean? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dietary Reference Intake
(T/F) The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
(T/F) "Non-Essential" nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already
made in the body - CORRECT ANSWER -False
(T/F) Individuals with special nutrition requirements are not covered by the RDAs - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
(T/F) Adequate intake is the highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no
risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population - CORRECT
ANSWER -False
(T/F) Body type, body composition, type of program, and activity level are all examples of
factors required to determine an individual athletes nutritional needs - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
, Thermogenesis is activated by - CORRECT ANSWER -Exercise, exposure to cold,
nutrition
simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -glucose and fructose
What does macronutrient modulation for physical activity typically NOT include - CORRECT
ANSWER -Vitamins
Which is the most essential macronutrient for life? - CORRECT ANSWER -water
Major electrolytes in bodily fluids - CORRECT ANSWER -Sodium, Magnesium,
Potassium, Chloride
Examples or ergogenic aids - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood Doping, Drugs, Mental
Strategies, Special training techiques
(T/F) The acceptable distribution range for adults of daily carbohydrate intake is 30 to 40 percent
of total daily - CORRECT ANSWER -False
This has a glycemic index value of 100 - CORRECT ANSWER -glucose
Two most important energy contributing polysaccharides - CORRECT ANSWER -Starch
and Glycogen
(T/F) For athletes carbohydrate intake should normally be 55% or higher of the total daily
calories - CORRECT ANSWER -True
(T/F) Complex carbs should be eaten more than simple carbs - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the three E's of Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER -Maximal Performance,
Survival, Optimal Health
What are essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER -Leucine, Vitamin E, Potassium,
Cholesterol
In order to reduce free radicals athletes must consume - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antioxidants
What does DRI mean? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dietary Reference Intake
(T/F) The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
(T/F) "Non-Essential" nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already
made in the body - CORRECT ANSWER -False
(T/F) Individuals with special nutrition requirements are not covered by the RDAs - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
(T/F) Adequate intake is the highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no
risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population - CORRECT
ANSWER -False
(T/F) Body type, body composition, type of program, and activity level are all examples of
factors required to determine an individual athletes nutritional needs - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
, Thermogenesis is activated by - CORRECT ANSWER -Exercise, exposure to cold,
nutrition
simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -glucose and fructose
What does macronutrient modulation for physical activity typically NOT include - CORRECT
ANSWER -Vitamins
Which is the most essential macronutrient for life? - CORRECT ANSWER -water
Major electrolytes in bodily fluids - CORRECT ANSWER -Sodium, Magnesium,
Potassium, Chloride
Examples or ergogenic aids - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood Doping, Drugs, Mental
Strategies, Special training techiques
(T/F) The acceptable distribution range for adults of daily carbohydrate intake is 30 to 40 percent
of total daily - CORRECT ANSWER -False
This has a glycemic index value of 100 - CORRECT ANSWER -glucose
Two most important energy contributing polysaccharides - CORRECT ANSWER -Starch
and Glycogen
(T/F) For athletes carbohydrate intake should normally be 55% or higher of the total daily
calories - CORRECT ANSWER -True
(T/F) Complex carbs should be eaten more than simple carbs - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
