Deck 14: Endurance Sports

Question 1

Why should recreational endurance athletes seek expert nutrition advice instead of copying the diets of elite endurance athletes?

A) Because elite athletes follow fad diets
B) Because elite athletes have different training and race calendars
C) Because recreational athletes have other health concerns
D) Because they have a lower budget for sports food and supplements
E) Because they require more support with learning cooking skills

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Endurance athletes may have difficulty meeting their energy requirements because:

A) Hunger is often supressed after intense training
B) They restrict their diets to maintain a lean physique
C) They haven't planned and organised their food
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The window of opportunity to maximise glycogen stores with carbohydrate intake is:

A) 30-60 minutes after exercise
B) 1-2 hours after hard exercise
C) 2-4 hours after hard exercise
D) 24-48 hours after hard exercise
E) up to 72 hours after hard exercise

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Athletes have increased losses of which of the following minerals:

A) Zinc
B) Cadmium
C) Iron
D) Magnesium
E) Iodine

Question 5

Carbohydrate loading is recommended for:

A) 10 km road runs
B) 40 km cycling trials
C) 2 km open water swims
D) Marathon runs
E) Carbohydrate loading is no longer recommended