26. The most severe physiologic stress an endurance athlete can face is while performing
exercise:
A. In the heat
B. In extreme cold
C. At altitude
D. During gale-force winds
27. Which of the following does not contribute to the daily energy requirement of the
strength/power athlete?
A. Basal metabolic rate
B. Physical activity
C. Macronutrient quality
D. Thermic effect of food
28. Several diseases are secondary to obesity, including:
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Diabetes
D. All of the above
E. Only A and C
29. Which of the following is a powerful scavenger of free radicals?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
30. Mixed muscle protein synthesis rate is _________ in humans after an acute bout of
resistance training.
A. Decreased
B. Increased
C. Not changed
D. Depends on the type of resistance training
31. Endurance athletes can best improve their performance during prolonged exercise lasting 4
hours or longer by:
A. Fat loading before the event
B. Consuming carbohydrate rich fluids and/or foods at regular intervals throughout the event
C. Taking salt tablets or eating salty foods during exercise
D. Carbohydrate loading before the event
32. Research has shown that dietary amino acid absorption is _______ with whey protein than
with casein protein.
A. Faster
B. Not changed
C. Slower
D. It depends on how much protein is consumed
33. Which of the following minerals is important in preventing osteoporosis?
A. Calcium
B. Chromium
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
34. To ensure optimal gains in lean muscle mass, a proper protein source should be consumed
immediately ___________ the athlete’s workout.
A. After
B. Before
C. Before and after
D. During
35. Signs of chronic dehydration include:
A. Rapid, otherwise unexplainable weight loss
B. Small amounts of dark-colored urine with a strong odor
C. Stress fractures
D. All of the above
36. Research has shown that sweat induced body weight losses as small as _____ can elicit
significant negative consequences on exercise performance.
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 4%
D. 10%
37. This mineral is the most abundant in the body.
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
38. Health professionals should recommend a comprehensive weight loss regimen including a
(an):
A. Modest reduction in energy intake only
B. Increase in energy expenditure only
C. Modest reduction in energy intake, and increase in energy expenditure with behavioral
modifications
D. Only taking dietary supplements
39. The first component to consider regarding the diet of the strength/power athlete is what?
A. Protein content
B. The daily energy requirement of the athlete
C. Carbohydrate content
D. Both A and B
40. To perform best under extreme conditions, such as cold or altitude, endurance athletes
should focus on:
A. Consuming only carbohydrate rich fluids and foods
B. Increasing their protein intake to cover increased losses caused by muscle damage
C. Consuming enough calories to meet their energy needs
D. Consuming carbohydrate and protein in a 4:1 ratio
41. Which type of muscle fiber shows greater glycogen depletion after resistance training?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Both muscle fiber types will show almost the same amount of glycogen depletion
D. Depends on the type of resistance training
42. This vitamin is a component of flavin adenine dinucleotide and flavin mononucleotide.
A. Thiamin
B. Riboflavin
C. Niacin
D. Folate
43. Which of the following vitamins is/are not fat-soluble?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
E. Both C and D
44. In terms of weight loss, the crucial components of green tea extract are:
A. Caffeine
B. EGCG
C. Ephedrine
D. All of the above
E. Only A and B
45. Endurance athletes are at high risk for developing a full-blown eating disorder because of:
A. Unrealistic expectations about altering body size and shape
B. Being involved in sports that favor or emphasize leanness
C. Belief that losing weight will result in an improved performance
D. All of the above
E. Only A and B
46. The majority of the strength/power athlete’s dietary fat should come from what source(s)?
A. Monounsaturated fat
B. Polyunsaturated fat
C. Saturated fat
D. All of the above
E. Only A and B
47. The largest B vitamin is:
A. Vitamin B6
B. Biotin
C. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin C
48. Dieting can:
A. Interfere with growth in children
B. Increase the chance for illness
C. Make it difficult for the athlete to meet their micronutrient needs
D. All of the above
C. Only A and C
49. Caffeine is an important component of green tea because it:
A. Inhibits an enzyme that would otherwise be quickly hydrolyzed and is an important part of
increasing thermogenesis
B. Suppresses appetite
C. Blocks fat absorption in the intestine
D. Works synergistically with EGCG to prolong the thermogenic process
50. What is the most important nutritional ergogenic aid for athletes?
A. Protein
B. HMB
C. Water
D. Leucine
exercise:
A. In the heat
B. In extreme cold
C. At altitude
D. During gale-force winds
27. Which of the following does not contribute to the daily energy requirement of the
strength/power athlete?
A. Basal metabolic rate
B. Physical activity
C. Macronutrient quality
D. Thermic effect of food
28. Several diseases are secondary to obesity, including:
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Diabetes
D. All of the above
E. Only A and C
29. Which of the following is a powerful scavenger of free radicals?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
30. Mixed muscle protein synthesis rate is _________ in humans after an acute bout of
resistance training.
A. Decreased
B. Increased
C. Not changed
D. Depends on the type of resistance training
31. Endurance athletes can best improve their performance during prolonged exercise lasting 4
hours or longer by:
A. Fat loading before the event
B. Consuming carbohydrate rich fluids and/or foods at regular intervals throughout the event
C. Taking salt tablets or eating salty foods during exercise
D. Carbohydrate loading before the event
32. Research has shown that dietary amino acid absorption is _______ with whey protein than
with casein protein.
A. Faster
B. Not changed
C. Slower
D. It depends on how much protein is consumed
33. Which of the following minerals is important in preventing osteoporosis?
A. Calcium
B. Chromium
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
34. To ensure optimal gains in lean muscle mass, a proper protein source should be consumed
immediately ___________ the athlete’s workout.
A. After
B. Before
C. Before and after
D. During
35. Signs of chronic dehydration include:
A. Rapid, otherwise unexplainable weight loss
B. Small amounts of dark-colored urine with a strong odor
C. Stress fractures
D. All of the above
36. Research has shown that sweat induced body weight losses as small as _____ can elicit
significant negative consequences on exercise performance.
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 4%
D. 10%
37. This mineral is the most abundant in the body.
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Magnesium
D. Zinc
38. Health professionals should recommend a comprehensive weight loss regimen including a
(an):
A. Modest reduction in energy intake only
B. Increase in energy expenditure only
C. Modest reduction in energy intake, and increase in energy expenditure with behavioral
modifications
D. Only taking dietary supplements
39. The first component to consider regarding the diet of the strength/power athlete is what?
A. Protein content
B. The daily energy requirement of the athlete
C. Carbohydrate content
D. Both A and B
40. To perform best under extreme conditions, such as cold or altitude, endurance athletes
should focus on:
A. Consuming only carbohydrate rich fluids and foods
B. Increasing their protein intake to cover increased losses caused by muscle damage
C. Consuming enough calories to meet their energy needs
D. Consuming carbohydrate and protein in a 4:1 ratio
41. Which type of muscle fiber shows greater glycogen depletion after resistance training?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Both muscle fiber types will show almost the same amount of glycogen depletion
D. Depends on the type of resistance training
42. This vitamin is a component of flavin adenine dinucleotide and flavin mononucleotide.
A. Thiamin
B. Riboflavin
C. Niacin
D. Folate
43. Which of the following vitamins is/are not fat-soluble?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
E. Both C and D
44. In terms of weight loss, the crucial components of green tea extract are:
A. Caffeine
B. EGCG
C. Ephedrine
D. All of the above
E. Only A and B
45. Endurance athletes are at high risk for developing a full-blown eating disorder because of:
A. Unrealistic expectations about altering body size and shape
B. Being involved in sports that favor or emphasize leanness
C. Belief that losing weight will result in an improved performance
D. All of the above
E. Only A and B
46. The majority of the strength/power athlete’s dietary fat should come from what source(s)?
A. Monounsaturated fat
B. Polyunsaturated fat
C. Saturated fat
D. All of the above
E. Only A and B
47. The largest B vitamin is:
A. Vitamin B6
B. Biotin
C. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin C
48. Dieting can:
A. Interfere with growth in children
B. Increase the chance for illness
C. Make it difficult for the athlete to meet their micronutrient needs
D. All of the above
C. Only A and C
49. Caffeine is an important component of green tea because it:
A. Inhibits an enzyme that would otherwise be quickly hydrolyzed and is an important part of
increasing thermogenesis
B. Suppresses appetite
C. Blocks fat absorption in the intestine
D. Works synergistically with EGCG to prolong the thermogenic process
50. What is the most important nutritional ergogenic aid for athletes?
A. Protein
B. HMB
C. Water
D. Leucine