Sports Nutrition
True or False: A nutritionist must provide meal planning, snack planning, & abide by hydration protocols
True or False: The Bioelectrical Impedance is the most low cost, easy to use, time efficient.
False. Skinfold Calipers
A. ATP-CP System
B. Glycolytic System
C. Aerobic System
A. ATP-CP System
Which of the following is critical during anaerobic metabolism?
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrate
C. Fat
B. Carbohydrate
Individuals should limit these products to less than __% of overall dietary fat consumption.
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
A. 10%
In Hot Weather: Fluid deficits of Greater than _% of body weight can compromise cognitive function & aerobic endurance performance.
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
A. 2%. 3% in Cold Weather.
Which of the following is the most common lab technique for measuring body fat % where lung volume is estimated via a device that measures volume when the subject blows into a tube.
A. DEXA Scan
B. Hydrostatic Weighing
C. Bioelectical Impedance
D. Skinfold Calipers
Which energy system is predominantly used by a Golfer?
A. ATP-CP System
B. Glycolytic System
C. Aerobic System
A. ATP-CP System
Which of the following Monosaccharides is found in fruits?
A. Glucose
B. Fructose
C. Galactose
B. Fructose
True or False: Meats & dairy products provide all the essential amino acids in a single food while plant sources do not
True.
What is 1 advantage of the DEXA scan while measuring body composition?
Pros: Very high degree of accuracy, noninvasive, measures body density
The Skinfold Calipers use the sum of the sites including 3-site, 4-site, & _-site
7-Site. Thigh, Suprailiac, Triceps, Abdominal, Subscapular, Chest, and Axilla.
True or False: All three energy systems are active at a given time but the contribution of each is dependent on the intensity & duration of the activity.
True
__% of body weight is comprised of fat tissue
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
B. 30%
True or False: Unlike fats or carbohydrates, there is no designated storage place for amino acids.
True
What is 1 disadvantage of Hydrostatic Weighing when measuring body composition?
Cons: Time consuming, need pool/water tank, certain degree of skill to use
A BMI of 18.5-24.9 is considered which of the following?
A. Underweight
B. Normal
C. Overweight
D. Obese
B. Normal
True or False: A triathlete predominantly uses the Glycolytic Energy System.
False. Aerobic System
The brain is __% fat.
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
C. 60%
Skeletal problems, muscle weakness, muscle breakdown, & eye damage are signs of deficiency in which of the following Vitamins?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin E
The following characteristics represent problems with what?
False advertising & unsubstantiated claims.
Athletes may consume in large doses with a combination of other products.
Supplementation
Why is BMI not useful for athletes?
Excludes % of body fat & fat free mass
What energy is predominately used by a Soccer Midfielder?
A. ATP-CP System
B. Glycolytic System
C. Aerobic System
B. Glycolytic System
True or False: Visceral fat is the fat underneath the skin
False.
Visceral Fat is fat stored deep inside of stomach which protects the heart, kidneys, & liver.
Subcutaneous Fat is the fat underneath the skin which insulates body from extreme temperature & keeps internal climate under control.
Citrus fruits, potatoes, vegetables, milk, meat, fish, bananas are food sources of which of the following Minerals?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
B. Potassium