Question 1

Young athletes… A) Have a lower absolute sweat rate compared to adult athletes and therefore need to drink less during exercise B) Produce a smaller sweat drops compared to adult athletes which evaporate more effectively C) Do not have an increased risk of exertional heat stress when compared to adults D) Have a higher body surface area to weight ratio which improves their capacity for cooling except during extreme heat (38⁰C or >100^oF) E) All of the above are correct

Accepted Answer

Young athletes have a lower absolute sweat rate, produce smaller sweat drops which evaporate more effectively, and have a higher body surface area to weight ratio, all of which contribute to their cooling capacity, though they do not have a decreased risk of exertional heat stress compared to adults.

Question 2

Which of the following may make it more difficult for an adolescent athlete to consume sufficient energy (kilojoules/calories)?&#10;A) Hectic training schedules reducing the time available for food consumption&#10;B) A rapid growth spurt combined with an increased training load&#10;C) Fussy eating pattern&#10;D) Feeling self-conscious about the amount of food they need to consume&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors may make it more difficult for an adolescent athlete to consume sufficient energy. A hectic training schedule may reduce the time available for food consumption, while a rapid growth spurt combined with an increased training load increases the athlete's energy requirements. Fussy eating patterns or feeling self-conscious about the amount of food they need to consume may limit the variety and quantity of foods they consume, making it more challenging for them to meet their energy needs. Therefore, all of these factors can contribute to an inadequate energy intake in adolescent athletes.

Question 3

In relation to physique, select the INCORRECT response.&#10;A) Physique attributes often contribute to success and talent selection in sport&#10;B) Physique attributes such as body fat and lean mass can be modified by diet and training and so the desired levels are always possible to achieve&#10;C) Later menarche may be beneficial in sports where a pre-pubertal physique is a desirable attribute in the sport&#10;D) During puberty females tend to gain more body fat than males&#10;E) An earlier onset of puberty may be beneficial for talent selection in contact sports where a greater size for chronological age is beneficial

Accepted Answer

While it is possible to modify physique attributes through diet and training, it is not always possible to achieve the desired levels. Genetics also plays a role in physique attributes and some individuals may have limitations despite their efforts to modify their physique.

Question 4

Restrictive diets in young athletes may increase the risk for&#8230;&#10;A) Micronutrient deficiency&#10;B) Delayed growth&#10;C) Decreased adaptation to training&#10;D) Fatigue and reduced athletic performance&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Restrictive diets in young athletes may increase the risk for micronutrient deficiency, delayed growth, decreased adaptation to training, fatigue and reduced athletic performance. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 5

Vitamin and mineral supplements are needed for young athletes when&#8230;&#10;A) There is a medical diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency&#10;B) They are feeling fatigued and not recovering from training&#10;C) They are at peak height velocity&#10;D) They are trying to increase lean mass gains&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Vitamin and mineral supplements should only be taken when there is a medical diagnosis of a nutritional deficiency. Taking supplements when not needed can be harmful and may cause adverse effects. It is important to maintain a balanced diet to get all necessary nutrients.

Deck 18: Young Athletes