Test Bank For Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 5th Edition by Marie Dunford, J. Andrew Doyle

Test Bank For
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 5th Edition by Marie Dunford, J. Andrew Doyle
Chapters 1-13 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter

Chapter 1

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. Sports nutrition recommendations should be made based on the results of one research study.
a. True
b. False

2. Scope-of-practice definitions help establish professional boundaries and consumers can be assured that
practitioners have been properly trained.
a. True
b. False

3. Athletes should adhere to a very rigid eating plan.
a. True
b. False

4. The EAR is the highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost
all individuals in the general population.
a. True
b. False

5. MNT is nutrition advice that is intended to prevent, treat, or cure a disease or disorder.
a. True
b. False

6. Anaerobic means ―without oxygen.‖
a. True
b. False

7. The strength of any scientific recommendation depends on the quality of the research conducted.
a. True
b. False

8. The RDA are based on the DRI whenever possible.
a. True
b. False

9. A mesocycle is subdivided into time frames called macrocycles.
a. True
b. False

10. Ginseng and Echinacea are the most widely used herbal supplements by athletes.
a. True

, b. False

11. Sports nutrition recommendations should be evidence based.
a. True
b. False

12. Endurance athlete is a term commonly used to describe an athlete who primarily depends on anaerobic
energy systems.
a. True
b. False

13. The conclusions are supported by good evidence, known as a rich body of data in Grade I.
a. True
b. False

14. In a crossover study, subjects are in both the treatment and the control groups.
a. True
b. False

15. Anaerobic is used in reference to exercise that primarily uses the energy system known as oxidative
phosphorylation.
a. True
b. False

16. Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals.
a. True
b. False

17. An ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (EP-C) is a nondegreed health and fitness professional qualified
to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy
individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases.
a. True
b. False

18. The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a peer-reviewed journal.
a. True
b. False

19. A Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is a registered dietitian who has specialized knowledge
and experiences in sports nutrition.
a. True
b. False

20. A double-blind study is one in which neither the researchers nor the study participants know which group
they are in or which treatment they are receiving.
a. True
b. False

21. Epidemiological and experimental studies provide the same types of data.

, a. True
b. False

22. Epidemiological studies are used to confirm cause-and-effect relationships.
a. True
b. False

23. When the term nutritionist is used, it refers to an individual that has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.
a. True
b. False

24. Much of the information on the Internet about exercise, nutrition, and dietary supplements is inaccurate.
a. True
b. False

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25. An ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) is a fitness professional involved in developing and
implementing an individualized approach to exercise leadership in healthy populations.
a. True
b. False

26. Nutrient density refers to a food containing a relatively low amount of nutrients compared to its caloric
content.
a. True
b. False

27. A strong research design is not necessarily fundamental to obtain accurate results.
a. True
b. False

28. Microcycles are often designed to coincide with the monthly calendar.
a. True
b. False

29. USP is a code of conduct for medical and health websites.
a. True
b. False

30. Anecdotal evidence is based on data obtained from research studies with less than 10 subjects.
a. True
b. False

31. Many exercise- and nutrition-related certifications do not require a bachelor’s degree.
a. True
b. False

32. Individual research studies are important, but knowledge of the body of literature is necessary to understand
a topic.
a. True
b. False

, 33. The strength of any scientific recommendation depends on the quality of the research conducted.
a. True
b. False

34. Evidence-based sports nutrition recommendations are based primarily on observing the dietary intakes of
successful athletes in a given sport.
a. True
b. False

35. It is not necessary for practitioners to stay within their scope of practice and recognize the limits of their
knowledge, training, and expertise.
a. True
b. False

36. Most Internet users access commercial websites, which have higher-quality information because of higher
editing standards and the inclusion of more rigorous scientific articles as references.
a. True
b. False

37. Certifications vary widely in their requirements.
a. True
b. False

38. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) provides a legal definition, labeling
guidelines, and ensures the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements.
a. True
b. False

39. Sports nutrition is the application of nutrition and exercise physiology principles to support and enhance
training, performance, and recovery.
a. True
b. False

40. The MyPlate plate is divided into four parts—fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins.
a. True
b. False

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

41. Where else can glycogen be stored in the body other than in muscle tissue?
a. Pancreas
b. Bone marrow
c. Kidneys
d. Liver

42. Athletes can use this substance, often found in beverages, to replace sodium levels after intense training.
a. Botanicals
b. Vitamins