HUN1201 MIDTERM CH 1-8 AND 15 IRSC FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Energy Needs dependent on: Answer: Mode, intensity, gender,
size, and level of training
-Consume up to 12g/kh/bw CHO a day or 2 before an event
-Alter exercise duration and carbohydrate intake to maximize
muscle glycogen
-Does not always improve performance
• *Baseball, football, weight lifting, shorter distance runs
-Side effects: gastrointestinal distress, feeling heavy, bloated, and
sluggish
-Experiment to find what works best
◉ What are the common heat illnesses and how are they
manifested? Know the most fatal one. Answer: Heat syncope, Heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke. Most fatal: Heatstroke
◉ Heat Syncope Answer: Dizziness
◉ Heat Cramps Answer: Muscle Spasms
,◉ Heatstroke Answer: cooling system fails and sweating stops, body
reaches temperatures > 104F, and you have a rapid pulse (MOST
FATAL)
◉ What are micronutrients? Answer: Vitamins and minerals that are
needed in much smaller amounts compared to macronutrients
◉ Functions of micronutrients? Answer: -Assist in body functions
-Energy metabolism
-Formation and maintenance of healthy cells and tissues
-Vitamins and minerals do NOT directly provide energy
◉ What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble
vitamins? (i.e., how are they absorbed, transported, stored, excreted,
and how often do we have to consume them?) Answer: -Fat soluble
vitamins: A, D, E, and K
-Readily stored in the body's adipose tissue
-Can be toxic when taken in excess
-Megadosing: > 10x recommended intake
-From supplements not food
-Vitamins D & K can be synthesized
, -Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
-B- Complex vitamins
-Thiamin B1
-Riboflavin B2
-Niacin B3
-Vitamin B6
-Vitamin B12
-Folate
-Pantothenic acid B5
-Biotin
-Not stored in large amounts
-Needed to be consumed on a daily/ weekly basis
-Deficiency symptoms, including diseases or syndromes can arise
fairly quickly
-Absorbed into bloodstream
◉ Vitamins Answer: Organic; carbon containing compounds that
regulate a wide range of body processes
◉ What are the characteristics of minerals? Answer: -Naturally
occurring in-organic (non-carbon containing) substances
-All minerals are elements
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Energy Needs dependent on: Answer: Mode, intensity, gender,
size, and level of training
-Consume up to 12g/kh/bw CHO a day or 2 before an event
-Alter exercise duration and carbohydrate intake to maximize
muscle glycogen
-Does not always improve performance
• *Baseball, football, weight lifting, shorter distance runs
-Side effects: gastrointestinal distress, feeling heavy, bloated, and
sluggish
-Experiment to find what works best
◉ What are the common heat illnesses and how are they
manifested? Know the most fatal one. Answer: Heat syncope, Heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke. Most fatal: Heatstroke
◉ Heat Syncope Answer: Dizziness
◉ Heat Cramps Answer: Muscle Spasms
,◉ Heatstroke Answer: cooling system fails and sweating stops, body
reaches temperatures > 104F, and you have a rapid pulse (MOST
FATAL)
◉ What are micronutrients? Answer: Vitamins and minerals that are
needed in much smaller amounts compared to macronutrients
◉ Functions of micronutrients? Answer: -Assist in body functions
-Energy metabolism
-Formation and maintenance of healthy cells and tissues
-Vitamins and minerals do NOT directly provide energy
◉ What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble
vitamins? (i.e., how are they absorbed, transported, stored, excreted,
and how often do we have to consume them?) Answer: -Fat soluble
vitamins: A, D, E, and K
-Readily stored in the body's adipose tissue
-Can be toxic when taken in excess
-Megadosing: > 10x recommended intake
-From supplements not food
-Vitamins D & K can be synthesized
, -Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
-B- Complex vitamins
-Thiamin B1
-Riboflavin B2
-Niacin B3
-Vitamin B6
-Vitamin B12
-Folate
-Pantothenic acid B5
-Biotin
-Not stored in large amounts
-Needed to be consumed on a daily/ weekly basis
-Deficiency symptoms, including diseases or syndromes can arise
fairly quickly
-Absorbed into bloodstream
◉ Vitamins Answer: Organic; carbon containing compounds that
regulate a wide range of body processes
◉ What are the characteristics of minerals? Answer: -Naturally
occurring in-organic (non-carbon containing) substances
-All minerals are elements
