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Sports Nutrition - Final Exam GRADED A+

100 Questions & Answers About Sports Nutrition

What are the most common weight management concerns for athletes? a. Changing body composition b. Weight classification c. Impact on performance d. Body image e. None of the above f. All of the above correct answers f. All of the above In which sport(s) is the risk of obesity the highest? a. Track and field-pole vault b. Volleyball c. Basketball d. Wrestling correct answers d. Wrestling Which of the following body composition measures is considered the gold standard? a. Under wa...

1.Overweight vs obesity/percentage of both in American population. (p 256) correct answers 69% are overweight (means that one weighs more on a scale than the healthy reference standard). 35% are obese( means that one is carrying a higher percentage of body fat than what is desired by the healthy reference standard) 2.Genetic vs Environmental factors contributing to body weight & composition. (p 257) correct answers Genetic Factors are our height, weight, body fat distribution, and metabolism....

Proteins provide the most calories per gram correct answers False- Fats Essential nutrients are needed for bodily functions, they must be obtained from a diet, and are unable to be produced by the body correct answers True The Percent Daily Value is based on the needs of an individual following a 3,000 calorie diet correct answers False- 2,000 The following factors impact caloric requirements: sex, age, health, and social status correct answers False- Physical activity status People ...

most important nutrient correct answers water overview correct answers -60% of adult body weight is water -too much water loss is detrimental to performance and health -electrolyte balance is important -each athlete must have an individualized plan uniqueness of water correct answers -water helps prevent overheating during exercise because of its: high heat capacity, high thermal conductivity, high latent heat of evaporation -daily intake of fluid should match or exceed the volume of f...

Eat 3-5 different kinds of foods at meal. Think moderation. Eat "clean." correct answers What are three concepts to keep in mind to create a winning eating plan? 1.5 cups of fruit, 2.5 cups of vegetables, 6 oz of grains, 3 cups of dairy, 5 oz of meat correct answers What are some of the main messages of MyPlate? Whole grain cereals, oatmeal, whole grain bread, graham crackers, popcorn correct answers What are some examples of whole grain foods? Refining grains removes fiber, antioxida...

What are the three E's of nutrition? correct answers Essential Nutrition for Maximum Performance, Essential Nutrition for Survival, Essential Nutrition for Optimal Health Which of the following is an essential nutrient? correct answers Leucine, Vitamin E, Potassium In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume nutrients with ______ capabilities? correct answers Antioxidant What is the practice of eating certain amounts of protein fat, and carbohydrate...

What is the RDA for a recreational athlete, who exercises light to moderate (3-4 days per week)? correct answers 3-6 grams per kg of bodyweight What is the RDA for a competitive athlete, who exercises moderately (5-6 days per week)? correct answers 6-8 grams per kg of bodyweight What is the RDA for a competitive athlete, who exercises moderate to high (6-7 days per week)? correct answers 8-10 grams per kg of bodyweight What is the RDA for an ultra endurance athlete, who exercises modera...