Question 1

Maintaining adequate glycogen stores

Accepted Answer

spares the use of protein for energy

Answer

helps athletes gain weight

Answer

improves maximum power

Answer

decreases endurance performance

Question 2

Which of the following BEST explains the need for increased protein intake by athletes?

Accepted Answer

increased need for tissue repair

Answer

restriction of calories to lose weight

Answer

decreased protein oxidation during aerobic exercise

Answer

the quality of protein consumed

Question 3

The following is the most likely contributor to fatigue and poor performance:

Accepted Answer

iron deficiency

Answer

low protein intake

Answer

omega-3 fatty acid deficiency

Answer

low calcium intake

Question 4

Which of the following is a recommendation for lowering undesirably high levels of blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

replace saturated fatty acids with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acids

Answer

limit saturated fatty acid intake to 30% of total calories

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reduce complex carbohydrate intake

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consume a minimum of 500 mg of dietary cholesterol per day

Question 5

Which of the following protein sources does not contain all essential amino acids in appreciable quantities?

Accepted Answer

lentils

Answer

beef

Answer

poultry

Answer

eggs

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