Deck 8: Nutrition and the Athlete

Question 1

Obesity = BMI of ____ or greater

A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30

Answer 1

30

Question 2

DRVs for the energy producing nutrients (fat, carbohydrate, protein, and fiber) are based on the number of calories consumed per day.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

____ is the abnormal suppression or absence of menstruation.

A) Amenorrhea
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Bulimia
D) Osteoporosis

Answer 3

Amenorrhea

Question 4

Vitamin ____ is present only in meat and dairy foods.

A) A
B) B₁₂
C) C
D) K

Question 5

One pound of fat equals ____ calories.

A) 2,200
B) 2,800
C) 3,500
D) 5,000

Question 6

Each protein is a large, complex molecule made up of a string of building blocks called ____.

A) monosaccharides
B) amino acids
C) trans-fatty acids
D) disaccharides

Question 7

There are ____ food groups in the USDA food pyramid.

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six

Question 8

Eat at least 7 ounces of breads, cereals, rice, and pasta each day.

Question 9

____ can be defined as the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.

A) Nutrition
B) Energy
C) Calorie
D) Photosynthesis

Question 10

Each gram of fat contains a little more than twice the calories (____) of carbohydrates and protein.

A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 9

Question 11

One kilocalorie (kcal) equals ____ calories.

A) 10
B) 100
C) 1,000
D) 10,000

Question 12

Of the six nutrient groups, only carbohydrates can make new cells and rebuild tissue.

Question 13

BMI is not a reliable indicator of total body fat.

Question 14

Proper nutrition can reduce the likelihood of injury and allow the athlete to perform at a higher level.

Question 15

Physical dangers associated with bulimia include stomach ulceration, bowel damage, inflammation of and occasionally tearing of the esophagus.

Question 16

Snack on pretzels instead of potato chips to reduce the amount of fat in the diet.

Question 17

Carbohydrates are named for the chemical elements they are composed of: carbon, hydrogen, and ____.

A) potassium
B) iron
C) sulfur
D) oxygen

Question 18

The number of kcals in food is the food's energy value.

Question 19

If the body requires more than 100 milligrams of an inorganic substance each day, it is labeled a trace element.

Question 20

Lean body mass is muscle, as opposed to body fat.

Question 21

Match each statement with the correct item below:
vitamins

A)supplemented by food eaten before the game
B)form the body's main structural elements, and are found in every cell and tissue
C)healthy BMI range
D)essential to helping the body use the energy taken in as food
E)successful because companies prey on emotions and misinformation

Question 22

____________________ -fatty acids are formed when vegetable oils are processed into margarine or shortening.

Question 23

____________________ is an eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal or nearly normal weight, characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation.

Question 24

Match each statement with the correct item below:
glycogen stores

A)supplemented by food eaten before the game
B)form the body's main structural elements, and are found in every cell and tissue
C)healthy BMI range
D)essential to helping the body use the energy taken in as food
E)successful because companies prey on emotions and misinformation

Question 25

Match each statement with the correct item below:
insoluble fiber

A)contain sugar, minerals such as potassium and sodium, and water
B)should be eaten approximately 3 to 4 hours before the game
C)found in some fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran
D)delivers as much as 40% of total daily calories from fat
E)rich in vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as iron and magnesium

Question 26

Match each statement with the correct item below:
Mediterranean diet

A)contain sugar, minerals such as potassium and sodium, and water
B)should be eaten approximately 3 to 4 hours before the game
C)found in some fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran
D)delivers as much as 40% of total daily calories from fat
E)rich in vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as iron and magnesium

Question 27

Match each statement with the correct item below:
vegetables

A)contain sugar, minerals such as potassium and sodium, and water
B)should be eaten approximately 3 to 4 hours before the game
C)found in some fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran
D)delivers as much as 40% of total daily calories from fat
E)rich in vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as iron and magnesium

Question 28

____________________ nervosa is a psychophysiological disorder, usually occurring in young women, that is characterized by an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and severe weight loss.

Question 29

____________________ is the power used to do work or to produce heat or light.

Question 30

The Food Guide ____________________ was designed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an easy way to educate people about food, nutrition, and exercise choices.

Question 31

In 1992, the American College of Sports Medicine named the collection of symptoms seen in female athletes the "female athlete ____________________."

Question 32

Match each statement with the correct item below:
sports drinks

A)contain sugar, minerals such as potassium and sodium, and water
B)should be eaten approximately 3 to 4 hours before the game
C)found in some fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran
D)delivers as much as 40% of total daily calories from fat
E)rich in vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as iron and magnesium

Question 33

Match each statement with the correct item below:
pregame meal

A)contain sugar, minerals such as potassium and sodium, and water
B)should be eaten approximately 3 to 4 hours before the game
C)found in some fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and wheat bran
D)delivers as much as 40% of total daily calories from fat
E)rich in vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as iron and magnesium

Question 34

One way to calculate the proper weight for people is to calculate ____________________ (BMI).

Question 35

____________________ (starches, glycogen, and cellulose) do not taste sweet.They are composed of hundreds, even thousands, of glucose molecules linked together.

Question 36

____________________ fiber is found in fruits, oats, barley, legumes, and psyllium seed.

Question 37

____________________ is the most important, yet often neglected, nutrient.

Question 38

Match each statement with the correct item below:
proteins

A)supplemented by food eaten before the game
B)form the body's main structural elements, and are found in every cell and tissue
C)healthy BMI range
D)essential to helping the body use the energy taken in as food
E)successful because companies prey on emotions and misinformation

Question 39

Match each statement with the correct item below:
quackery

A)supplemented by food eaten before the game
B)form the body's main structural elements, and are found in every cell and tissue
C)healthy BMI range
D)essential to helping the body use the energy taken in as food
E)successful because companies prey on emotions and misinformation

Question 40

Match each statement with the correct item below:
18.5-25

A)supplemented by food eaten before the game
B)form the body's main structural elements, and are found in every cell and tissue
C)healthy BMI range
D)essential to helping the body use the energy taken in as food
E)successful because companies prey on emotions and misinformation