Crossfit Level 1 – Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved

_____ is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and you cannot live without it - ANSWER -Insulin _____ is responsible for storage of energy in cells - ANSWER -Insulin Your insulin level would be too high if you eat too much _____ - ANSWER -carbohydrate Zone block prescription = ____ x _____/7 (g of protein) - ANSWER -Lean body mass, activity level Activity level is between 0-___ - ANSWER -1 The athlete is considered "too _____" when performance decreases in combination with continued weight loss - ANSWER -lean When a loss of mass coincide with a drop in_____, the athlete needs to add calories to the diet - ANSWER -performance ______ can continue to be multiplied if the athlete experiences further mass loss and performance decline - ANSWER -fat Diet composed of known quantities and high-quality ____ foods is the most important aspect of nutrition for improved performance and health - ANSWER -whole Fish oil provides omega-___ fatty acids - ANSWER -3 Omega-3 fats are known as "____-_______" fats, and omega-6 fats are known as "___-______" fats - ANSWER -anti-inflammatory, pro-inflammatory Fatty acids include 3 types of fats: ____ (coconut oil, butter), _______ (olive oil, avocado), ______ (omega-3 & omega-6) - ANSWER -saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated Current diets tend to have too many omega-___ fats pushing the balance toward pro-inflammatory physiological process - ANSWER -6 Fish oil provides two types of omega-3 fatty acids: ____ and ____ - ANSWER -EPA, DHA Identify and give examples of the 3 macronutrients - ANSWER -protein - meat, eggs 30% carbs - veggies, fruit 40% fat - nuts, butter 30%