ISSA Sports Nutrition UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the 3 E's of nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER -Essential
Nutrition for Maximum Performance
Essential Nutrition for Survival
Essential Nutrition for Optimal Health
Which of the following is an essential nutrient? - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, and C
In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume nutrients with
___ capabilities - CORRECT ANSWER -antioxidant
What is the practice of eating certain amounts of protein, fat, and carbs to enhance athletic
performance? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nutrient modulation
Which of the following is NOT true regarding PDI guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
None of the above
The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
"Non-essential" nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already made in the
body - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Individuals with special nutrition needs are not covered by the RDAs - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
PDI guidelines are primarily intended for the average public - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
,Body type, body composition, specific sport training, and activity level all determine nutritional
needs - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Which macro-nutrient has a caloric value of 9 calories per gram? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fat
Thermogenesis is activated by which of the following mechanisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Exercise
exposure to cold
nutrition
Which of the following is an example of a simple carb? - CORRECT ANSWER -Glucose
Fructose
Protein provides the body with building blocks in the form of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
amino acids
What does proper macro-nutrient modulation for physical activity NOT incorporate? -
CORRECT ANSWER -vitamins and minerals
Which of the following is the most essential macro-nutrient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
water
Which of the following is a major electrolyte found in body fluids? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -30
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable food additive? - CORRECT ANSWER -
equal
Which of the following is an example of an ergogenic aid? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Carbs and lipids are the macro-nutrients primarily used to provide the body with energy -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Fat has the lowest caloric value among macro-nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER -False
A thermogenic response has been detected in response to eating diets high in protein -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Endurance sports tend to burn a higher proportion of fat - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins B and C - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Too much sugar intake can cause imbalances in insulin levels - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the 3 E's of nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER -Essential
Nutrition for Maximum Performance
Essential Nutrition for Survival
Essential Nutrition for Optimal Health
Which of the following is an essential nutrient? - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, and C
In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume nutrients with
___ capabilities - CORRECT ANSWER -antioxidant
What is the practice of eating certain amounts of protein, fat, and carbs to enhance athletic
performance? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nutrient modulation
Which of the following is NOT true regarding PDI guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER -
None of the above
The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
"Non-essential" nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already made in the
body - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Individuals with special nutrition needs are not covered by the RDAs - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
PDI guidelines are primarily intended for the average public - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
,Body type, body composition, specific sport training, and activity level all determine nutritional
needs - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Which macro-nutrient has a caloric value of 9 calories per gram? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fat
Thermogenesis is activated by which of the following mechanisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Exercise
exposure to cold
nutrition
Which of the following is an example of a simple carb? - CORRECT ANSWER -Glucose
Fructose
Protein provides the body with building blocks in the form of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
amino acids
What does proper macro-nutrient modulation for physical activity NOT incorporate? -
CORRECT ANSWER -vitamins and minerals
Which of the following is the most essential macro-nutrient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
water
Which of the following is a major electrolyte found in body fluids? - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -30
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable food additive? - CORRECT ANSWER -
equal
Which of the following is an example of an ergogenic aid? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Carbs and lipids are the macro-nutrients primarily used to provide the body with energy -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Fat has the lowest caloric value among macro-nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER -False
A thermogenic response has been detected in response to eating diets high in protein -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Endurance sports tend to burn a higher proportion of fat - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins B and C - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Too much sugar intake can cause imbalances in insulin levels - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
