Deck 7: Nutrition

Question 1

Proteins are composed of:

A) nucleic acids
B) disaccharides
C) monosaccharides
D) amino acids

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The primary preferred substrate for energy for the body is:

A) oxygen
B) fat
C) carbohydrate
D) protein

Answer 2

C

Question 3

To optimize the adaptive response to exercise, it is highly recommended that all strength-power athletes consume what type of a post-workout beverage?

A) carbohydrate-protein
B) carbohydrate
C) protein
D) water only

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the term for the amount of nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals) per unit of energy in a given food?

A) nutrient density
B) caloric density
C) densitometry
D) recommended daily allowance

Question 5

Weight gain should be accomplished in athletes by combining:

A) an increased-calorie nutritional diet combined with rest
B) an increased-calorie nutritional diet combined with resistance exercise
C) strenuous interval training combined with a high-fiber diet
D) interval training combined with a high-carbohydrate diet

Question 6

What is the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for dietary protein in sedentary individuals?

A) 0.5 g of protein per kilogram of body mass
B) 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body mass
C) 1.5 g of protein per kilogram of body mass
D) 2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body mass

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the main types of dietary fatty acids?

A) saturated fatty acids
B) monounsaturated fatty acids
C) triglyceride fatty acids
D) polyunsaturated fatty acids

Question 8

Which of the following is not the result of an athlete using a diet very low in carbohydrates?

A) a reduction in the athlete's total energy intake
B) impairment of intense exercise performance and work capacity
C) suppression of immune function
D) decreased perception of effort during normal exercise tasks

Question 9

According to the recommendations of the food guide pyramid, what percentage of calories should come from carbohydrates, fats, and protein, respectively?

A) carbohydrate, 80%; fat, 10%; protein, 10%
B) carbohydrate, 55% to 60%; protein, 12% to 15%; fat, 30%
C) carbohydrate, 40%; protein, 30%; fat, 30%
D) carbohydrate, 55% to 60%; protein, 20% to 25%; fat, 20%

Question 10

According to research, what percentage of an athlete's calories should come from fat?

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

Question 11

Athletes and the general population should limit what type of fat?

A) unsaturated fat
B) monounsaturated fat
C) polyunsaturated fat
D) saturated fat

Question 12

What percentage of calories taken in is absorbed by the body?

A) 80% to 90%
B) 90% to 95%
C) 95% to 100%
D) 100%

Question 13

Carbohydrate storage in the muscles can be maximized by:

A) eating a high-carbohydrate diet
B) eating foods high in carbohydrates within 2 hours of strenuous exercise
C) drinking a carbohydrate beverage during long-term exercise
D) eating a high-carbohydrate diet, eating foods high in carbohydrates within 2 hours of strenuous exercise, and drinking a carbohydrate beverage during long-term exercise

Question 14

Strength-power athletes do not need more protein than the RDA.

Question 15

Suboptimal consumption of certain vitamins and minerals may predispose one to a number of diseases.

Question 16

The smallest carbohydrates are polysaccharides such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

Question 17

Eating the right kinds of dietary fat can improve body composition by promoting fat loss.

Question 18

Protein supplementation above that which is typically required for healthy adults may be useful in growing athletes.

Question 19

___________ is the relationship between energy ingested and energy expended.

Question 20

The term __________ refers to a food that offers no nutritional value other than energy itself.

Question 21

The __________ indicates how rapidly and how long a specific carbohydrate increases blood glucose.

Question 22

___________ are artificial fats created when polyunsaturated vegetable oils (high in omega-6 fatty acids) are combined with hydrogen molecules to increase shelf life and stabilize the polyunsaturated oil.

Question 23

___________ is the specific time at which you consume certain nutrients to enhance the adaptive response to exercise.

Question 24

What is a general rule for the amount of protein an athlete should consume per day?

Question 25

What are the signs of compulsive overeating?

Question 26

What are the major drawbacks to using the food guide pyramid's recommendations for strength athletes?

Question 27

What are the advantages of eating whole-grain carbohydrates as opposed to refined sugars?

Question 28

What are the effects of a very low carbohydrate diet on athletes?