NSCA chapter 10
An aerobic endurance athlete is planning a precompetition meal. If she is able to eat 2.5
hours before her event, what is the recommended amount of carbohydrate to consume
if she weighs 110 pounds (50 kg)?
a. 25 g
b. 50 g
c. 75 g
d. 110 g - answerb. 50 g
If an adult athlete is training to increase muscle hypertrophy, which of the following is a
primary nutrition recommendation?
a. Consume 10 g of high-quality, high-leucine protein immediately after exercise.
b. Consume 20 g of high-quality, high-leucine protein every 3 to 4 hours.
c. Consume 25 g of high-glycemic carbohydrate immediately after exercise.
d. Consume 65 g of high-glycemic carbohydrate every 3 to 4 hours. - answerb.
Consume 20 g of high-quality, high-leucine protein every 3 to 4 hours.
If an athlete weighs 158 pounds (72 kg) and is 5 feet, 7 inches (170 cm) tall, what is the
athlete's BMI?
a. 20.3 kg/m²
b. 24.7 kg/m²
c. 30.7 kg/m²
d. 42.3 kg/m² - answera. 20.3 kg/m²
b. 24.7 kg/m²
c. 30.7 kg/m²
d. 42.3 kg/m²
An athlete is complaining that he is suffering from constipation and frequently feels cold.
Coaches have also noticed his skin has a slight yellow tint with dry patches. Which of
the following conditions should the strength and conditioning professional suspect?
a. pica
b. binge eating
c. bulimia nervosa
d. anorexia nervosa - answerd. anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is the main challenge with carbohydrate loading in females?
a. the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
An aerobic endurance athlete is planning a precompetition meal. If she is able to eat 2.5
hours before her event, what is the recommended amount of carbohydrate to consume
if she weighs 110 pounds (50 kg)?
a. 25 g
b. 50 g
c. 75 g
d. 110 g - answerb. 50 g
If an adult athlete is training to increase muscle hypertrophy, which of the following is a
primary nutrition recommendation?
a. Consume 10 g of high-quality, high-leucine protein immediately after exercise.
b. Consume 20 g of high-quality, high-leucine protein every 3 to 4 hours.
c. Consume 25 g of high-glycemic carbohydrate immediately after exercise.
d. Consume 65 g of high-glycemic carbohydrate every 3 to 4 hours. - answerb.
Consume 20 g of high-quality, high-leucine protein every 3 to 4 hours.
If an athlete weighs 158 pounds (72 kg) and is 5 feet, 7 inches (170 cm) tall, what is the
athlete's BMI?
a. 20.3 kg/m²
b. 24.7 kg/m²
c. 30.7 kg/m²
d. 42.3 kg/m² - answera. 20.3 kg/m²
b. 24.7 kg/m²
c. 30.7 kg/m²
d. 42.3 kg/m²
An athlete is complaining that he is suffering from constipation and frequently feels cold.
Coaches have also noticed his skin has a slight yellow tint with dry patches. Which of
the following conditions should the strength and conditioning professional suspect?
a. pica
b. binge eating
c. bulimia nervosa
d. anorexia nervosa - answerd. anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is the main challenge with carbohydrate loading in females?
a. the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
