Question 1

Team sport athletes' nutrition requirements are determined by:&#10;A) Understanding duration, frequency and intensity of the sport/game&#10;B) Taking into consideration the position played within the team&#10;C) Knowledge of the competition structure to consider recovery time&#10;D) A, B and C&#10;E) All team sports athletes have the same requirements

Accepted Answer

Team sport athletes' nutrition requirements are complex and varying, depending on the specifics of the sport and the individual athlete. Therefore, understanding the duration, frequency, and intensity of the sport/game, taking into consideration the position played within the team, and knowledge of the competition structure to consider recovery time are all factors that determine the nutrition requirements of team sport athletes. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option E is incorrect because all team sports athletes don't have the same nutritional requirements.

Question 2

What does blanket style nutrition advice mean?&#10;A) Athletes are considered as individuals and given specific personalised advice&#10;B) Nutrition advice is provided in the same way to all athletes&#10;C) Nutrition advice provided to all athletes in the team is the same, regardless of the individual&#10;D) Both B and C&#10;E) The nutrition advice ensures periodisation of energy and carbohydrates for training load

Accepted Answer

Blanket style nutrition advice means that the same nutrition advice is provided to all athletes in the team, regardless of their individual needs or requirements. This may not be effective for all athletes as individual needs can vary based on factors such as body composition, training load, and goals. Therefore, personalized nutrition advice should be considered for each athlete as a more effective approach.

Question 3

At half time and post-match, food and fluid should be:&#10;A) In multiple forms and set up in a way that makes it unlikely the player will forget to consume it&#10;B) Comprised mainly of pasta and rice&#10;C) Comprised only of sports drinks and protein shakes&#10;D) Only in liquid form&#10;E) Provided in very large amounts as athletes have high fuel requirements

Accepted Answer

Food and fluid should be provided in multiple forms such as fruit, sandwiches, and drinks, and set up in a way that makes it easy for the players to access and consume them. This is important to ensure that athletes are adequately fueled and hydrated for the second half or recovery after the game.

Question 4

Factors that affect post-game food and fluid consumption may include:&#10;A) Poor appetite after intense exercise&#10;B) How convenient the food is to eat&#10;C) Taste preferences&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) A and B

Accepted Answer

All of the factors mentioned (poor appetite after intense exercise, convenience of food, taste preferences) can play a role in post-game food and fluid consumption, so the best choice is D.

Question 5

Which of the following may affect provision of (or the decision to provide) food and fluid to athletes?&#10;A) Budget&#10;B) Logistical issues&#10;C) Daily training schedule&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) A and C

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed (budget, logistical issues, and daily training schedule) can potentially impact the provision of food and fluid to athletes, as well as the decision to do so. Budget constraints may limit the types or amount of food and fluid available, logistical issues may make it difficult to transport or access food and fluid during training or competition, and the daily training schedule may affect the timing of meals and snacks.

Deck 16: Team Sport Athletes