Deck 5: Sports Nutrition and Supplements

Question 1

Discuss the importance of water in meeting the body's physiological needs.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Choose three vitamins and describe the conditions that can occur because of their deficiency.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Describe the signs that would identify an athlete with an eating disorder.

Answer 3

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Question 4

What information and guidelines you would give to an athlete who wants to lose weight?

Question 5

Vegetables, breads, cereals, and pasta are examples of _____.

A) simple carbohydrates
B) proteins
C) complex carbohydrates
D) fats

Question 6

Which of the following is the body's most efficient source of energy and should be relied on to fill that need?

A) Carbohydrates
B) Proteins
C) Fats
D) Water

Question 7

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin and is needed for the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

A) Vitamin B₁₂
B) Vitamin C
C) Folate
D) Thiamin

Question 8

In the context of nutrients, iron plays a major role in the _____.

A) maintenance of fluid balance
B) strengthening of bones and teeth
C) production of the hormone thyroxin
D) formation of hemoglobin

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of proteins?

A) Most of the proteins from animal foods lack the essential amino acids that humans require.
B) Proteins are needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of all body tissues.
C) Proteins are used by the body as a primary source of energy.
D) Fruits, fruit juice, honey, and sugar are potential sources of proteins for vegetarians.

Question 10

Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

A) Vitamins D, A, B, and C
B) Vitamins K, E, and B
C) Vitamins A, D, E, and K
D) Vitamins C, B, E, and K

Question 11

The basic units that make up proteins are called _____.

A) amino acids
B) polysaccharides
C) monosaccharides
D) glucose

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of fat-soluble vitamins?

A) Fat-soluble vitamins do not get stored in the body and should be supplied in the diet each day.
B) Riboflavin and niacin are examples of fat-soluble vitamins.
C) Extra amounts of fat-soluble vitamins are easily eliminated from the body in the form of urine.
D) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver or body fat until needed.

Question 13

Which of the following, when taken in excess, is likely to lead to appetite loss, weight loss, and a failure to grow?

A) B-complex vitamins
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin K

Question 14

Which of the following is a stimulant that is used as an ingredient in diet pills and is likely to produce heart attacks?

A) Creatine
B) Echinacea
C) Ephedrine
D) St. John's wort

Question 15

Which of the following minerals plays a major role in the maintenance of fluid balance in the body?

A) Sodium
B) Calcium
C) Zinc
D) Fluorine

Question 16

Which of the following is a naturally occurring organic compound synthesized by the kidneys, liver, and pancreas and plays an important role in energy metabolism and the contraction of skeletal muscle?

A) Ephedrine
B) Creatine
C) Cascara
D) Senna

Question 17

Which of the following refers to the portion of the total body weight that is composed of muscles, tendons, bones, and connective tissues?

A) Percent body fat
B) Subcutaneous body weight
C) Lean body weight
D) Body composition

Question 18

In any weight-loss program, the goal should be to lose _____.

A) 3.5 to 4 pounds per week
B) 4 to 5 pounds per week
C) 2 to 4 pounds per week
D) 1.5 to 2 pounds per week

Question 19

Which of the following nutrients is likely to prevent premature aging, certain cancers, and heart diseases?

A) Carbohydrates
B) Proteins
C) Minerals
D) Antioxidants

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of alcohol?

A) It decreases the production of urine.
B) Its consumption is higher among nonathletes than among athletes.
C) It provides energy for the body.
D) It is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true of anorexia nervosa?

A) It is characterized by a distorted body image and a major concern about weight gain.
B) It mostly affects adult males rather than adolescent females.
C) It is treated effectively by simply referring an anorexic person to a health education clinic for help.
D) It mainly involves secretive binge-eating and purging cycle that is likely to go on for years.

Question 22

Which of the following is likely to cause tachycardia, paranoid psychosis, strokes, hypertension, palpitations, vomiting, and respiratory depression?

A) Saw palmetto
B) Ma huang
C) St. John's wort
D) Echinacea

Question 23

It is recommended that body fat percentage shouldNOT go below _____ in males and _____ in females.

A) 5 percent; 12 percent
B) 8 percent; 10 percent
C) 12 percent; 20 percent
D) 15 percent; 25 percent

Question 24

Which of the following constitutes the female athlete triad syndrome, a potentially fatal problem?

A) Tachycardia
B) Amenorrhea
C) Goiter
D) Anemia

Question 25

Vitamin requirements increase as physical activity increases.

Question 26

Fitness professionals and strength and conditioning coaches should provide and distribute nutritional supplements to athletes who want to gain or to lose weight.

Question 27

Creatine is a banned substance and cannot be given to athletes.

Question 28

Ingesting large quantities of glucose in the form of honey, candy bars, or pure sugar immediately before physical activity can be detrimental to performance because it is likely to cause diarrhea.

Question 29

Nutrient-dense foods supply adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in relation to caloric value.

Question 30

Liquid food supplements used as pregame meals are advantageous for athletes as they clear both the stomach and upper bowel before game time, thus making available the caloric energy that would otherwise still be in an unassimilated state.

Question 31

Increasing carbohydrate intake can reverse hyperinsulinemia, thereby leading to weight loss.

Question 32

Glycogen loading is only of value in long-duration events that produce glycogen depletion, such as a marathon or triathlon.

Question 33

Fats are an essential component of one's daily diet.

Question 34

Fats are the most concentrated source of energy, providing more than twice the calories per gram when compared to carbohydrates or proteins.

Question 35

Anemia causes an increase in the oxygen-carrying ability of the red blood cells.

Question 36

Fifteen to 21 percent of individuals who are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ultimately die from this disorder.

Question 37

Caffeine is a drug that is on the banned list for Olympic athletes. Therefore, drinking a cup of coffee the morning before participation would be a violation.

Question 38

For females who have a family history of osteoporosis, calcium supplementation, preferably as calcium carbonate or citrate rather than phosphate, may be advisable.

Question 39

In individuals with the female athlete triad syndrome, osteoporosis can be reversed with moderate exercise and calcium supplementation.

Question 40

Vitamin requirements increase significantly during exercise.

Question 41

Extra amounts of water-soluble vitamins get stored in the liver or body fat until needed, making them potentially toxic.

Question 42

Water is the most essential nutrient and accounts for about 60 percent of the adult's body total weight.

Question 43

Bulimia nervosa is formally defined as recurrent episodes of rapid and uncontrollable ingestion of large amounts of food in a short period of time, usually followed by purging.

Question 44

The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that indicates how much different types of carbohydrate affect blood glucose levels.

Question 45

The most efficient method of decreasing body fat is through some combination of diet and exercise.