NCSF Sports Nutrition Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Lower sugar and fat content in the diet associate with weight
management success -
correct answer ✅True
Physique competitors that place eat more protein and
carbohydrates -
correct answer ✅False
Three steps to weight management success include: -
correct answer ✅a.) Education on healthy foods
b.) Teaching behavioral change
c.) Managing consumption times and food availability
Identity the relationship with weight management -
correct answer ✅Total sleep: sleep affects daily hunger and
appetite
Protein density: replace other macronutrients to increase total
protein for improved results
Alcohol: associated with higher energy density and fat mass
Fiber density: total fiber content reflects energy density
Food timing: early consumption of total calories associated with
better weight outcomes
,NCSF Sports Nutrition Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The relative calories of a given food product based on weight is
called -
correct answer ✅Energy density
Which of the following is associated with weight management
success -
correct answer ✅Water content
Fiber content
Energy density
Only consuming food during 6-8 hour periods each day is called -
correct answer ✅Intermittent fasting
What is ketosis -
correct answer ✅A state characterized by elevated ketone bodies
Which of the following associated with longer lifespan -
correct answer ✅Limiting daily energy intake
, NCSF Sports Nutrition Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following is used to improve performance -
correct answer ✅Ergogenic acid
Which is a non-energy yielding nutrient -
correct answer ✅Protein
Which is an example of anabolism -
correct answer ✅Protein synthesis
Which of the following is a primary goal of sports nutrition -
correct answer ✅- Consuming energy adequate to support work
and recovery
- Consuming nutrient balance to support growth maintenance and
repair of tissue
- Consuming energy adequate to support metabolic and immune
health
What type of sports generally require the highest energy intakes -
correct answer ✅Endurance sports
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Lower sugar and fat content in the diet associate with weight
management success -
correct answer ✅True
Physique competitors that place eat more protein and
carbohydrates -
correct answer ✅False
Three steps to weight management success include: -
correct answer ✅a.) Education on healthy foods
b.) Teaching behavioral change
c.) Managing consumption times and food availability
Identity the relationship with weight management -
correct answer ✅Total sleep: sleep affects daily hunger and
appetite
Protein density: replace other macronutrients to increase total
protein for improved results
Alcohol: associated with higher energy density and fat mass
Fiber density: total fiber content reflects energy density
Food timing: early consumption of total calories associated with
better weight outcomes
,NCSF Sports Nutrition Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The relative calories of a given food product based on weight is
called -
correct answer ✅Energy density
Which of the following is associated with weight management
success -
correct answer ✅Water content
Fiber content
Energy density
Only consuming food during 6-8 hour periods each day is called -
correct answer ✅Intermittent fasting
What is ketosis -
correct answer ✅A state characterized by elevated ketone bodies
Which of the following associated with longer lifespan -
correct answer ✅Limiting daily energy intake
, NCSF Sports Nutrition Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following is used to improve performance -
correct answer ✅Ergogenic acid
Which is a non-energy yielding nutrient -
correct answer ✅Protein
Which is an example of anabolism -
correct answer ✅Protein synthesis
Which of the following is a primary goal of sports nutrition -
correct answer ✅- Consuming energy adequate to support work
and recovery
- Consuming nutrient balance to support growth maintenance and
repair of tissue
- Consuming energy adequate to support metabolic and immune
health
What type of sports generally require the highest energy intakes -
correct answer ✅Endurance sports
