Sports Nutrition
1. What are the three E's of nutrition?
- Essential Nutrition for Maximum Performance, Essential Nutrition for Survival, Essential
Nutrition for Optimal Health
2. Which of the following is an essential nutrient?
- Leucine, Vitamin E, Potassium
3. In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume
nutrients with ______ capabilities?
- Antioxidant
4. What is the practice of eating certain amounts of protein fat, and carbohydrate to
enhance athletic performance?
- Nutrient calculation
5. What are the following PDI guidelines?
- They provide examples of ingredients to look for in supplement products.
- They are intended for athletes and healthy, physically active adults.
- They are for both men and women.
- They are dynamic, consider a wide range of needs.
6. The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles.
- True
7. Non-essential nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already
made in the body.
- False
8. Individuals with special nutrition needs are not covered by the RDAs.
- True
9. PDI guidelines are primarily intended for the average public.
- False
10.Body type, body composition, specific sport training, and activity level all determine
nutritional needs.
- True
11.Which macronutrient has a caloric value of 9 calories per gram?
- Fat
12.Thermogenesis is activated by which of the following mechanisms?
- Exercise
- Exposure to cold
- Nutrition
13.Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate
- Glucose
- Fructose
14.Protein provides the body with building blocks in the form of?
- Amino Acids
15.What does proper macronutrient modulation for physical activity incorporate?
- Water, Electrolytes, Some amino acids, Simple carbohydrates just prior to and during
exercise.
, 16.Which of the following is the most essential macronutrient?
- Water
17.Which of the following is a major electrolyte found in the body fluids?
- Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Chloride
18.Research shows that a diet containing over ___% of total daily calories form fat
increases the chances of developing heart disease and certain cancers.
- 30%
19.Which of the following is an acceptable food additive?
- Fructose, Whey, Acetic acid
20.Which of the following is an example of an ergogenic aid?
- Blood doping, Drugs, Mental strategies, Special training techniques
21.Macronutrients supply the body with energy and serve as the building blocks for growth
repair.
- True
22.Carbohydrates and lipids are the macronutrients primarily used to provide the body with
energy.
- True
23.Fat has the lowest caloric value among macronutrients.
- False
24.A thermogenic response has been detected in response to eating diets high in protein.
- True
25.Endurance sports tend to burn a higher proportion of fat.
- True
26.Fat soluble vitamins include vitamins B and C.
- False
27.Too much sugar intake can cause imbalances in insulin levels.
- True
28.Bioavailability refers to the ultimate utilization of an ingested nutrient at the cellular level.
- True
29.Ergogenic aids can be nutritional and non nutritional.
- True
30.What is the average daily intake of carbohydrates in the U.S?
- 287 grams for adult males and 177 grams for adult females.
31.Complex carbohydrates can increase performance and delay fatigue in endurance
activities if eaten
- 2 to 3 hours before exercise
32.Fructose is becoming more popular than glucose because of its slow absorption into the
blood stream, therefore minimizing rapid increases/decreases in blood sugar.
- True
33.Carrots are lower on the glycemic index than ice cream.
- False
34.Fiber does not provide energy.
- True
1. What are the three E's of nutrition?
- Essential Nutrition for Maximum Performance, Essential Nutrition for Survival, Essential
Nutrition for Optimal Health
2. Which of the following is an essential nutrient?
- Leucine, Vitamin E, Potassium
3. In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume
nutrients with ______ capabilities?
- Antioxidant
4. What is the practice of eating certain amounts of protein fat, and carbohydrate to
enhance athletic performance?
- Nutrient calculation
5. What are the following PDI guidelines?
- They provide examples of ingredients to look for in supplement products.
- They are intended for athletes and healthy, physically active adults.
- They are for both men and women.
- They are dynamic, consider a wide range of needs.
6. The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles.
- True
7. Non-essential nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already
made in the body.
- False
8. Individuals with special nutrition needs are not covered by the RDAs.
- True
9. PDI guidelines are primarily intended for the average public.
- False
10.Body type, body composition, specific sport training, and activity level all determine
nutritional needs.
- True
11.Which macronutrient has a caloric value of 9 calories per gram?
- Fat
12.Thermogenesis is activated by which of the following mechanisms?
- Exercise
- Exposure to cold
- Nutrition
13.Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate
- Glucose
- Fructose
14.Protein provides the body with building blocks in the form of?
- Amino Acids
15.What does proper macronutrient modulation for physical activity incorporate?
- Water, Electrolytes, Some amino acids, Simple carbohydrates just prior to and during
exercise.
, 16.Which of the following is the most essential macronutrient?
- Water
17.Which of the following is a major electrolyte found in the body fluids?
- Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Chloride
18.Research shows that a diet containing over ___% of total daily calories form fat
increases the chances of developing heart disease and certain cancers.
- 30%
19.Which of the following is an acceptable food additive?
- Fructose, Whey, Acetic acid
20.Which of the following is an example of an ergogenic aid?
- Blood doping, Drugs, Mental strategies, Special training techniques
21.Macronutrients supply the body with energy and serve as the building blocks for growth
repair.
- True
22.Carbohydrates and lipids are the macronutrients primarily used to provide the body with
energy.
- True
23.Fat has the lowest caloric value among macronutrients.
- False
24.A thermogenic response has been detected in response to eating diets high in protein.
- True
25.Endurance sports tend to burn a higher proportion of fat.
- True
26.Fat soluble vitamins include vitamins B and C.
- False
27.Too much sugar intake can cause imbalances in insulin levels.
- True
28.Bioavailability refers to the ultimate utilization of an ingested nutrient at the cellular level.
- True
29.Ergogenic aids can be nutritional and non nutritional.
- True
30.What is the average daily intake of carbohydrates in the U.S?
- 287 grams for adult males and 177 grams for adult females.
31.Complex carbohydrates can increase performance and delay fatigue in endurance
activities if eaten
- 2 to 3 hours before exercise
32.Fructose is becoming more popular than glucose because of its slow absorption into the
blood stream, therefore minimizing rapid increases/decreases in blood sugar.
- True
33.Carrots are lower on the glycemic index than ice cream.
- False
34.Fiber does not provide energy.
- True
