NUTR3000: Modules 1-4 (Latest Update
) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct
*Module 1* - Energy
*Module 2* - Carbohydrate
*Module 3* - Fat
*Module 4* - Protein
The contribution of carbohydrate breakdown to total energy expenditure _________ as
the intensity of exercise increases. - correct answer increases
How much glycogen is stored in the body? - correct answer Approx. 500g (400g in
muscles & 100g in liver)
How long can endogenous glycogen fuel high intensity endurance exercise before
stores become depleted? - correct answer 2-3 hours
,What are the carbohydrate recommendations for strength & power and endurance
sports? - correct answer Strength & power = 4-7g/kg of body mass per day
Endurance = 8-10g/kg of body mass per day
What are the current carbohydrate recommendations before exercise? - correct
answer - Reduced training volume
- Carbohydrate intake of 8-10g/kg of body mass for 3 to 4 days before the event
Can carbohydrate consumption enhance performance during exercise tasks lasting
~1hr? Under what conditions is this likely to be more effective? - correct answer -
Yes (due to signalling to the CNS)
- After an overnight fast
, What is the rate limiting step of exogenous carbohydrate oxidation? - correct
answer Absorption in the gut
What are the carbohydrate recommendations during exercise for exercise >1hr and
>2-3hrs? - correct answer >1hr = 30-60g per hour
>2-3 hrs = 60-90g per hour of multiple carbs
What is the most important consideration for restoring muscle glycogen after
training? - correct answer The total amount of carbohydrate
What are some factors that can accelerate muscle glycogen resynthesis during
recovery? - correct answer - High GI foods
- Co-ingestion with protein
- Caffeine
) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct
*Module 1* - Energy
*Module 2* - Carbohydrate
*Module 3* - Fat
*Module 4* - Protein
The contribution of carbohydrate breakdown to total energy expenditure _________ as
the intensity of exercise increases. - correct answer increases
How much glycogen is stored in the body? - correct answer Approx. 500g (400g in
muscles & 100g in liver)
How long can endogenous glycogen fuel high intensity endurance exercise before
stores become depleted? - correct answer 2-3 hours
,What are the carbohydrate recommendations for strength & power and endurance
sports? - correct answer Strength & power = 4-7g/kg of body mass per day
Endurance = 8-10g/kg of body mass per day
What are the current carbohydrate recommendations before exercise? - correct
answer - Reduced training volume
- Carbohydrate intake of 8-10g/kg of body mass for 3 to 4 days before the event
Can carbohydrate consumption enhance performance during exercise tasks lasting
~1hr? Under what conditions is this likely to be more effective? - correct answer -
Yes (due to signalling to the CNS)
- After an overnight fast
, What is the rate limiting step of exogenous carbohydrate oxidation? - correct
answer Absorption in the gut
What are the carbohydrate recommendations during exercise for exercise >1hr and
>2-3hrs? - correct answer >1hr = 30-60g per hour
>2-3 hrs = 60-90g per hour of multiple carbs
What is the most important consideration for restoring muscle glycogen after
training? - correct answer The total amount of carbohydrate
What are some factors that can accelerate muscle glycogen resynthesis during
recovery? - correct answer - High GI foods
- Co-ingestion with protein
- Caffeine
