NSCA chapter 9. Questions and Answers

NSCA chapter 9

Requirement adequate for meeting the needs of most healthy people within each life
stage and sex"?

a. Estimated Average Requirement
b. Adequate Intake
c. Recommended Dietary Allowance
d. Dietary Reference Intake - answerc. Recommended Dietary Allowance

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

a. protein
b. fiber
c. sodium
d. water - answera. protein

The minimum recommended intake of protein for athletes is ______ g/kg of body
weight.

a. 0.7
b. 1.0
c. 1.4
d. 1.7 - answerb. 1.0

A deficiency in which of the following nutrients is the most prevalent nutrition deficiency
worldwide and can cause weakness, fatigue, and decreased exercise capacity?

a. calcium
b. B12
c. protein
d. iron - answerd. iron

After a 2-hour outdoor training session, an athlete lost 3 pounds (1.4 kg). How much
fluid should this athlete consume to return to a more ideal hydration state?

a. 1.5 L (50 ounces)
b. 3 L (96 ounces)
c. 1.5 cups (355 ml)
d. 3 cups (710 ml) - answera. 1.5 L (50 ounces)

Which of the following conditions is defined as having diluted blood sodium levels (<130
mmol/L)?