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All of the following can increase the risk of coronary artery disease EXCEPT a) High fat diet b) High HDL level c) High LDL level d) High total cholesterol - b) High HDL level Which of the following will a female soccer player utilize the MOST during a game? a) Carbohydrate b) Fat c) Protein d) Lipid - a) Carbohydrates Which of the following is a macronutrient? a) Protein b) Vitamin A c) Water d) Potassium - a) Protein All of the following are considered one of the five food groups EXCEPT? a) Milk b) Beans c) Oils d) Fruit - c) Oils [They should be included in all diets as they provide essential fatty acids and Vitamin E]Expressed as percent of daily caloric intake, a common protein intake recommendation would be a) 10% - 15% b) 45% - 65% c) 20% - 35% d) 3% - 5% - a) 10% - 15% [This is a "common" recommendation, not necessarily enough for athletes during training] Which of the following values represents the protein requirement* during training for an aerobic endurance athlete? a) 3.5-5.0 g/kg b) 0.5-0.7 g/kg c) 8-10 g/kg d) 0.8-1.4 g/kg - d) 0.8-1.4 g/kg *NOTE: REQUIRED is 0.8-1.4 g/kg but RECOMMENDED intake is 1.5-2.0 g/kg for all athletes An 220 lb athlete has lost 2 lbs during practice. How much water does the athlete need drink to replace the lost weight? a) 2 pints b) 1 pint c) 16 oz d) 64 oz - a) 2 pints (32 oz) [Replace 1 pint per lb loss] [1 pint = 16 oz] An triathlete chugging 8 fluid ounces every 15 min during the bike portion of the event is considered to be drinking I. Too Frequently II. Appropriately FrequentIII. Appropriate amounts at one time IV. Too much at one time a) I and IV only b) II and IV only c) II and III only d) I and III only - c) II and III only [Chugging is preferred over sipping] You are having difficulty getting an athlete to consume enough fluid prior to training. After discussing his preferences, he agrees to drink one 12 oz can of "Coke" (0.75 pint) and 0.5 pint of water 2 hours before each training session. Which of the following best describes the outcome of your negotiations? a) The timing is correct but the total fluid amount is too low b) The fluid intake is correct but the timing is too long before the training session c) The timing is correct and the fluid amount is correct d) Neither the timing or the amount of fluid is correct - c) The timing is correct and the fluid amount is correct [Guidelines: 1 pint 2 hours before activity. Carbonated soft drinks are acceptable sources of fluid] The BEST way to assess the amount of fluid an athlete lost during a single workout is the a) Change in the athlete's weight observed on a balance scale b) Amount of urine produced during the rehydration period measured in ounces c) Urine color compared to a standard color chart d) Frequency of urination during a 24 hour period - a) Change in the athlete's weight observed on a balance scaleWhich of the following is the MOST important for tissue repair in the strength and power athlete ? a) Fat b) Carbohydrate c) Protein d) Lipid - c) Protein What is the primary source of fuel for a 120 min low intensity workout on a rowing ergometer? a) Protein b) Carbohydrates c) Water d) Fat - d) Fat How much carbohydrate should a 154 lb (70 kg) cross-country skier intake per day? a) 308 g b) 1,500 g c) 700 g d) 154 g - c) 700 g [10 g/kg] A recommended carbohydrate intake of 5 to 6 g/kg per day is appropriate for which of the following athletes? a) Triathlete b) American Football Wide Receiver c) Tennis Player d) Soccer Midfielder - b) American Football Wide Receiver [adequate for strength, skill and sprint athletes] [Training more than 90 min/day = 8-10 g/kg]What portion of total fat calorie intake should consist of saturated fats? a) 100% b) 10% or less c) More than 50% d) 40% - b) 10% or less