NUSC 4250 Exam 1 questions and
answers graded A+ already passed
Briefly describe the most significant/obvious change in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines -
correct answer ✔✔Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan - meaning all food and
beverage choices matter; choice a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level to help
achieve and maintain a healthy body weight; support nutrient adequacy and lower risk of
chronic diseases. Example: my plate - regular people eat 3 meals per day vs athletes who eat
more than 3 - two breakfasts one before practice banana and peanut butter and one after
practice to help restore glycogen stores
Nutrient Density - correct answer ✔✔How much nutrients are in an amount of calories - ex:
kind bar, oatmeal with pb, sprinkle of whey or nonfat dry milk
Calorie Density - correct answer ✔✔has a lot of calories in a small portion - ex: snickers, banana
with pb
Consider Dietary Guidelines in context of diet design for an athlete - "Athlete/Training Plate" -
distribution of macronutrients - correct answer ✔✔Easy training - 1/4 protein, 1/4 whole grain
and 1/2 fruits/veg
Moderate training - 1/4 protein, 1/3 fruits/veg, 1/3 whole grains
Hard Training - 1/4 protein, 1/4 fruits/veg, 1/2 whole grains
Define RDA - acronym and classic definition - correct answer ✔✔Recommended Daily
Allowance
Classic Def: recommendations to prevent deficiency in healthy individuals
, DRI - correct answer ✔✔Daily Reference Intakes
AMDR - correct answer ✔✔Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
Describe the AMDR in the context of flexible diet design for the althete - correct answer
✔✔carbohydrates can range between 45-65%
fats can range between 20-35%
protein can range between 10-35%
This allows the RD to "tweak" the macronutrient distribution between these ranges so the
individual can be healthy but be able to preform at their optimal prime
Ex: collegiate athlete may need a higher ration of carbs or be on a higher protein diet vs a
sedentary individual who will not need as many carbs or proteins because there is nothing to
replenish due to them not working out
Essential Nutrient - correct answer ✔✔A nutrient that has to be in the diet because the body
cannot make it
Conditionally Essential Nutrient - correct answer ✔✔Typically non-essential but becomes
essential due to metabolic, physiologic and pathophysiologic condition
Absolute intake of macronutrient - correct answer ✔✔Gram amount
Relative intake of macronutrient - correct answer ✔✔Percentage of total energy
Name the 2 nutrition considerations that provide a foundation for the practice of sports
nutrition - correct answer ✔✔hydration and calories (energy)
from a physiological perspective, explain why carbs are central to the development of a menu
plan for an endurance athlete - correct answer ✔✔Blood glucose gets depleted as the athlete
answers graded A+ already passed
Briefly describe the most significant/obvious change in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines -
correct answer ✔✔Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan - meaning all food and
beverage choices matter; choice a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level to help
achieve and maintain a healthy body weight; support nutrient adequacy and lower risk of
chronic diseases. Example: my plate - regular people eat 3 meals per day vs athletes who eat
more than 3 - two breakfasts one before practice banana and peanut butter and one after
practice to help restore glycogen stores
Nutrient Density - correct answer ✔✔How much nutrients are in an amount of calories - ex:
kind bar, oatmeal with pb, sprinkle of whey or nonfat dry milk
Calorie Density - correct answer ✔✔has a lot of calories in a small portion - ex: snickers, banana
with pb
Consider Dietary Guidelines in context of diet design for an athlete - "Athlete/Training Plate" -
distribution of macronutrients - correct answer ✔✔Easy training - 1/4 protein, 1/4 whole grain
and 1/2 fruits/veg
Moderate training - 1/4 protein, 1/3 fruits/veg, 1/3 whole grains
Hard Training - 1/4 protein, 1/4 fruits/veg, 1/2 whole grains
Define RDA - acronym and classic definition - correct answer ✔✔Recommended Daily
Allowance
Classic Def: recommendations to prevent deficiency in healthy individuals
, DRI - correct answer ✔✔Daily Reference Intakes
AMDR - correct answer ✔✔Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
Describe the AMDR in the context of flexible diet design for the althete - correct answer
✔✔carbohydrates can range between 45-65%
fats can range between 20-35%
protein can range between 10-35%
This allows the RD to "tweak" the macronutrient distribution between these ranges so the
individual can be healthy but be able to preform at their optimal prime
Ex: collegiate athlete may need a higher ration of carbs or be on a higher protein diet vs a
sedentary individual who will not need as many carbs or proteins because there is nothing to
replenish due to them not working out
Essential Nutrient - correct answer ✔✔A nutrient that has to be in the diet because the body
cannot make it
Conditionally Essential Nutrient - correct answer ✔✔Typically non-essential but becomes
essential due to metabolic, physiologic and pathophysiologic condition
Absolute intake of macronutrient - correct answer ✔✔Gram amount
Relative intake of macronutrient - correct answer ✔✔Percentage of total energy
Name the 2 nutrition considerations that provide a foundation for the practice of sports
nutrition - correct answer ✔✔hydration and calories (energy)
from a physiological perspective, explain why carbs are central to the development of a menu
plan for an endurance athlete - correct answer ✔✔Blood glucose gets depleted as the athlete
