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Chapter 01: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
1. Which of the following is the best description of exercise physiology?
a. The art and science of training
b. The clinical study of mental and physical fatigue
c. The science of the response and adaptation of bodily systems to the challenges imposed by
movement
d. Case study observations of acute and chronic exercise
ANSWER: c
2. Which of the following is the best description of sports nutrition?
a. Ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biochemistry of nutrients.
b. Study of weight-loss supplements.
c. Science of eating and supplementation.
d. Integration and application of scientifically based nutritional and exercise physiology principles that
support and enhance training, performance, and recovery.
ANSWER: d
3. What is the best definition of exercise?
a. A planned program of physical activity with the goal of improving or maintaining athletic
performance
b. Planned, structured, repetitive, and purposive physical activity in which improvement or maintenance
of fitness is the key
c. Movement that stresses the cardiovascular system
d. The capacity to do work
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following descriptions best categorizes the term endurance athlete?
a. One who predominantly uses the oxygen-dependent energy system
b. One who trains for many hours
c. One who only engages in moderate intensity activity
d. One who does not lift weights as part of training
ANSWER: a
5. Which type of athlete participates in sports to be physically active, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and for
enjoyment?
a. Elite
b. Collegiate
c. Performance-focused recreational
d. Recreational
ANSWER: d
6. Which term refers to the wasting or decrease in organ or tissue size?
a. Hypertrophy
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b. Overload
c. Atrophy
d. Volume
ANSWER: c
7. Where else can glycogen be stored in the body other than in muscle tissue?
a. Pancreas
b. Bone marrow
c. Kidneys
d. Liver
ANSWER: d
8. Why do athletes need to ensure that they have adequate intake of protein?
a. For growth and repair of tissue
b. For the replenishment of glycogen
c. To support a healthy immune system
d. To minimize dehydration
ANSWER: a
9. Which training principle is based on the idea that individuals may respond and adapt slightly differently, even
when exposed to the same training stimulus?
a. The principle of progressive overload
b. The principle of specificity
c. The principle of individuality
d. The principle of hard/easy
ANSWER: c
10. Which training principle is based on the idea that the type of physiological responses and eventual
adaptations will be specific to the type of stimulus and stress imposed on the body?
a. The Principle of progressive overload
b. The Principle of specificity
c. The Principle of individuality
d. The Principle of hard/easy
ANSWER: b
11. Which statement best describes macronutrients?
a. Any nutrient that provides energy
b. The eight key nutrients needed for good health
c. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
d. Vitamins and minerals
ANSWER: c
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12. Which statement best describes training periodization?
a. It is always the same to ensure consistency.
b. It involves changing the intensity, volume, and specificity of training to achieve specific goals.
c. It is unplanned and very flexible.
d. It is based on each athlete’s aerobic capacity.
ANSWER: b
13. Which statement best describes the early focus of nutrition research?
a. The types of nutrients that help prevent chronic diseases
b. The amount of nutrients that help prevent chronic diseases
c. The amount and type of nutrients needed to prevent deficiencies
d. The prevention of heart disease
ANSWER: c
14. What are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?
a. The minimum amount of nutrients needed by an individual each day
b. The maximum amount of nutrients that should not be exceeded each day
c. A standard used to assess and plan diets for individuals and groups
d. Eight key nutrients needed for good health
ANSWER: c
15. Which choice is an example of an electrolyte?
a. Linoleic acid
b. Potassium
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin C
ANSWER: b
16. Which statement defines EAR?
a. The average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97–
98%) healthy individuals in a particular group according to stage of life and gender
b. What is used when an RDA cannot be determined
c. What is used to assess dietary adequacy and as the basis for the RDA
d. The highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all
individuals in the general population
ANSWER: c
17. How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) differ from the Adequate Intake (AI)?
a. AI is not as scientifically strong as it is based on estimates or approximations derived from scientific
research.
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b. RDA is a U.S. standard while the AI is an international standard.
c. RDA values are given for macronutrients while the AI values are given for micronutrients.
d. RDA is based on a person’s age and weight.
ANSWER: a
18. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) helps people answer which question?
a. Am I deficient?
b. Am I consuming enough?
c. Am I consuming too much?
d. Do I have the right balance between food and supplements?
ANSWER: c
19. Which statement best describes how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) apply to athletes in training?
a. The DRI are not applicable to athletes because they were developed for the general population.
b. Although they were developed for the general population, athletes can use the DRI to assess the
adequacy of their diets.
c. Athletes should add 10% to DRI values to reflect the increased need for nutrients while training.
d. All of the DRI are applicable to both the general and athletic populations.
ANSWER: b
20. The Nutrition Facts label was revised in May 2016 and now requires which of the following?
a. Potassium
b. Added sugars
c. Trans fat
d. All of these are correct
ANSWER: d
21. Which amount is the estimated daily value (DV) of calories for the average person to consume?
a. 1,500
b. 2,000
c. 2,500
d. 3,000
ANSWER: b
22. What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. To inform people about ways to treat chronic diseases through diet and exercise
b. To list the nutrient content of common foods sold in the United States
c. To outline daily and weekly diet and exercise programs for weight reduction
d. To provide dietary and exercise advice to Americans over the age of 2 that will promote health and
reduce the risk for chronic diseases
ANSWER: d
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23. Which item below can be “exchanged” when using the Food Lists system because it has approximately the
same content for the portion size listed?
a. Vitamin and mineral
b. Macronutrient
c. Fiber
d. Water
ANSWER: b
24. The daily recommendation for athletes is to consume 3 to 12 grams per (kg) of body weight of which item
below?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Fluid
ANSWER: a
25. Which are the weakest of all scientific findings?
a. Case studies
b. Epidemiological studies
c. Correlational studies
d. Experimental studies
ANSWER: a
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the effectiveness of 12 weeks of
creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a creatine supplement for three months, while
the other ten received a placebo. The cyclists did not know which supplement they were taking, while the
researcher did have this information.
26. Which type of study is this example?
a. Case
b. Epidemiological
c. Experimental
d. Clinical
ANSWER: c
27. Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the effectiveness of 12 weeks
of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a creatine supplement for three months,
while the other ten received a placebo. The cyclists did not know which supplement they were taking, while the
researcher did have this information.
Which type of study was this example?
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a. Randomized
b. Double-blind
c. Crossover
d. Unbiased
ANSWER: a
28. Which description below best defines the term level of evidence?
a. The number of peers who reviewed a research study manuscript
b. The number of epidemiological studies conducted on a topic
c. The strength of the study with the largest number of subjects
d. The relative strength or weakness of the current collective body of scientific research
ANSWER: d
29. Which certification should consumers look for on websites to indicate that the website abides by the codes,
including backing up claims with scientific research?
a. HON code
b. USP verification
c. RCEP certification
d. RD credential
ANSWER: a
30. Which category below best describes the most frequently accessed location by Internet users that also
contains biased content used to bolster sales?
a. Government agencies
b. Noncommercial websites
c. Commercial websites
d. Educational institutions
ANSWER: c
31. Which certification requires earning a bachelor’s degree with specialized dietetics courses, completion of 6
to 12 months of supervised practice, and passing a national exam?
a. Registered Dietitian (RD)
b. Personal trainer
c. Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
d. Clinical exercise specialist
ANSWER: a
32. How many minutes per day of physical activity is recommended for children and adolescents by the
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?
a. 20
b. 40
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c. 60
d. 80
ANSWER: c
33. Which professional is a degreed 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. ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
b. ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
c. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
d. ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP)
ANSWER: b
34. Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____, because it adds mass.
a. cyclists
b. sprinters
c. pole vaulters
d. shot putters
ANSWER: d
35. Which supplements have a link to both food and medications?
a. Herbs
b. Vitamins
c. Minerals
d. Botanicals
ANSWER: d
36. _____ are intended to bring dietary supplement manufacturing standards more in line with pharmaceutical
standards.
a. RDAs
b. AIs
c. EARs
d. GMPs
ANSWER: d
37. Surveys suggest that up to ____ percent of all elite athletes use one or more dietary supplements.
a. 50
b. 60
c. 70
d. 80
ANSWER: d
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38. Which substance is banned in many sports?
a. Creatine
b. Caffeine
c. Omega-3 fatty acids
d. Ephedrine
ANSWER: d
39. General agreement among members of a group is known as ____.
a. causation
b. consensus
c. correlation
d. anecdotal evidence
ANSWER: b
40. An analysis of a person or a particular situation is known as a(n) _____ study.
a. case
b. epidemiological
c. experimental
d. mortality
ANSWER: a
41. Which of the following training principles refers to an exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to
cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body?
a. Specificity
b. Individuality
c. Disuse
d. Overload
ANSWER: d
42. Which of the following is a term used on food labels to estimate the amount of certain nutrients needed each
day based on a 2,000-calorie diet?
a. HFS
b. RDA
c. DV
d. DRI
ANSWER: c
43. An athlete with this condition has an intake of water that is far inexcess of fluid lost (primarily through
sweat), causing the athlete to be at risk of death due to low blood sodium levels.
a. Hypohydration
b. Hypertrophy
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 or five pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many new
editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
1. Which of the following is the best description of exercise physiology?
a. The art and science of training
b. The clinical study of mental and physical fatigue
c. The science of the response and adaptation of bodily systems to the challenges imposed by
movement
d. Case study observations of acute and chronic exercise
ANSWER: c
2. Which of the following is the best description of sports nutrition?
a. Ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and biochemistry of nutrients.
b. Study of weight-loss supplements.
c. Science of eating and supplementation.
d. Integration and application of scientifically based nutritional and exercise physiology principles that
support and enhance training, performance, and recovery.
ANSWER: d
3. What is the best definition of exercise?
a. A planned program of physical activity with the goal of improving or maintaining athletic
performance
b. Planned, structured, repetitive, and purposive physical activity in which improvement or maintenance
of fitness is the key
c. Movement that stresses the cardiovascular system
d. The capacity to do work
ANSWER: b
4. Which of the following descriptions best categorizes the term endurance athlete?
a. One who predominantly uses the oxygen-dependent energy system
b. One who trains for many hours
c. One who only engages in moderate intensity activity
d. One who does not lift weights as part of training
ANSWER: a
5. Which type of athlete participates in sports to be physically active, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and for
enjoyment?
a. Elite
b. Collegiate
c. Performance-focused recreational
d. Recreational
ANSWER: d
6. Which term refers to the wasting or decrease in organ or tissue size?
a. Hypertrophy
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b. Overload
c. Atrophy
d. Volume
ANSWER: c
7. Where else can glycogen be stored in the body other than in muscle tissue?
a. Pancreas
b. Bone marrow
c. Kidneys
d. Liver
ANSWER: d
8. Why do athletes need to ensure that they have adequate intake of protein?
a. For growth and repair of tissue
b. For the replenishment of glycogen
c. To support a healthy immune system
d. To minimize dehydration
ANSWER: a
9. Which training principle is based on the idea that individuals may respond and adapt slightly differently, even
when exposed to the same training stimulus?
a. The principle of progressive overload
b. The principle of specificity
c. The principle of individuality
d. The principle of hard/easy
ANSWER: c
10. Which training principle is based on the idea that the type of physiological responses and eventual
adaptations will be specific to the type of stimulus and stress imposed on the body?
a. The Principle of progressive overload
b. The Principle of specificity
c. The Principle of individuality
d. The Principle of hard/easy
ANSWER: b
11. Which statement best describes macronutrients?
a. Any nutrient that provides energy
b. The eight key nutrients needed for good health
c. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
d. Vitamins and minerals
ANSWER: c
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12. Which statement best describes training periodization?
a. It is always the same to ensure consistency.
b. It involves changing the intensity, volume, and specificity of training to achieve specific goals.
c. It is unplanned and very flexible.
d. It is based on each athlete’s aerobic capacity.
ANSWER: b
13. Which statement best describes the early focus of nutrition research?
a. The types of nutrients that help prevent chronic diseases
b. The amount of nutrients that help prevent chronic diseases
c. The amount and type of nutrients needed to prevent deficiencies
d. The prevention of heart disease
ANSWER: c
14. What are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?
a. The minimum amount of nutrients needed by an individual each day
b. The maximum amount of nutrients that should not be exceeded each day
c. A standard used to assess and plan diets for individuals and groups
d. Eight key nutrients needed for good health
ANSWER: c
15. Which choice is an example of an electrolyte?
a. Linoleic acid
b. Potassium
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin C
ANSWER: b
16. Which statement defines EAR?
a. The average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97–
98%) healthy individuals in a particular group according to stage of life and gender
b. What is used when an RDA cannot be determined
c. What is used to assess dietary adequacy and as the basis for the RDA
d. The highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all
individuals in the general population
ANSWER: c
17. How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) differ from the Adequate Intake (AI)?
a. AI is not as scientifically strong as it is based on estimates or approximations derived from scientific
research.
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b. RDA is a U.S. standard while the AI is an international standard.
c. RDA values are given for macronutrients while the AI values are given for micronutrients.
d. RDA is based on a person’s age and weight.
ANSWER: a
18. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) helps people answer which question?
a. Am I deficient?
b. Am I consuming enough?
c. Am I consuming too much?
d. Do I have the right balance between food and supplements?
ANSWER: c
19. Which statement best describes how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) apply to athletes in training?
a. The DRI are not applicable to athletes because they were developed for the general population.
b. Although they were developed for the general population, athletes can use the DRI to assess the
adequacy of their diets.
c. Athletes should add 10% to DRI values to reflect the increased need for nutrients while training.
d. All of the DRI are applicable to both the general and athletic populations.
ANSWER: b
20. The Nutrition Facts label was revised in May 2016 and now requires which of the following?
a. Potassium
b. Added sugars
c. Trans fat
d. All of these are correct
ANSWER: d
21. Which amount is the estimated daily value (DV) of calories for the average person to consume?
a. 1,500
b. 2,000
c. 2,500
d. 3,000
ANSWER: b
22. What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. To inform people about ways to treat chronic diseases through diet and exercise
b. To list the nutrient content of common foods sold in the United States
c. To outline daily and weekly diet and exercise programs for weight reduction
d. To provide dietary and exercise advice to Americans over the age of 2 that will promote health and
reduce the risk for chronic diseases
ANSWER: d
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23. Which item below can be “exchanged” when using the Food Lists system because it has approximately the
same content for the portion size listed?
a. Vitamin and mineral
b. Macronutrient
c. Fiber
d. Water
ANSWER: b
24. The daily recommendation for athletes is to consume 3 to 12 grams per (kg) of body weight of which item
below?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Fluid
ANSWER: a
25. Which are the weakest of all scientific findings?
a. Case studies
b. Epidemiological studies
c. Correlational studies
d. Experimental studies
ANSWER: a
Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the effectiveness of 12 weeks of
creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a creatine supplement for three months, while
the other ten received a placebo. The cyclists did not know which supplement they were taking, while the
researcher did have this information.
26. Which type of study is this example?
a. Case
b. Epidemiological
c. Experimental
d. Clinical
ANSWER: c
27. Twenty sprint cyclists were randomly selected to be in a study designed to test the effectiveness of 12 weeks
of creatine supplementation on performance. Ten cyclists received a creatine supplement for three months,
while the other ten received a placebo. The cyclists did not know which supplement they were taking, while the
researcher did have this information.
Which type of study was this example?
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a. Randomized
b. Double-blind
c. Crossover
d. Unbiased
ANSWER: a
28. Which description below best defines the term level of evidence?
a. The number of peers who reviewed a research study manuscript
b. The number of epidemiological studies conducted on a topic
c. The strength of the study with the largest number of subjects
d. The relative strength or weakness of the current collective body of scientific research
ANSWER: d
29. Which certification should consumers look for on websites to indicate that the website abides by the codes,
including backing up claims with scientific research?
a. HON code
b. USP verification
c. RCEP certification
d. RD credential
ANSWER: a
30. Which category below best describes the most frequently accessed location by Internet users that also
contains biased content used to bolster sales?
a. Government agencies
b. Noncommercial websites
c. Commercial websites
d. Educational institutions
ANSWER: c
31. Which certification requires earning a bachelor’s degree with specialized dietetics courses, completion of 6
to 12 months of supervised practice, and passing a national exam?
a. Registered Dietitian (RD)
b. Personal trainer
c. Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
d. Clinical exercise specialist
ANSWER: a
32. How many minutes per day of physical activity is recommended for children and adolescents by the
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?
a. 20
b. 40
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c. 60
d. 80
ANSWER: c
33. Which professional is a degreed 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. ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
b. ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
c. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
d. ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP)
ANSWER: b
34. Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____, because it adds mass.
a. cyclists
b. sprinters
c. pole vaulters
d. shot putters
ANSWER: d
35. Which supplements have a link to both food and medications?
a. Herbs
b. Vitamins
c. Minerals
d. Botanicals
ANSWER: d
36. _____ are intended to bring dietary supplement manufacturing standards more in line with pharmaceutical
standards.
a. RDAs
b. AIs
c. EARs
d. GMPs
ANSWER: d
37. Surveys suggest that up to ____ percent of all elite athletes use one or more dietary supplements.
a. 50
b. 60
c. 70
d. 80
ANSWER: d
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38. Which substance is banned in many sports?
a. Creatine
b. Caffeine
c. Omega-3 fatty acids
d. Ephedrine
ANSWER: d
39. General agreement among members of a group is known as ____.
a. causation
b. consensus
c. correlation
d. anecdotal evidence
ANSWER: b
40. An analysis of a person or a particular situation is known as a(n) _____ study.
a. case
b. epidemiological
c. experimental
d. mortality
ANSWER: a
41. Which of the following training principles refers to an exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to
cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body?
a. Specificity
b. Individuality
c. Disuse
d. Overload
ANSWER: d
42. Which of the following is a term used on food labels to estimate the amount of certain nutrients needed each
day based on a 2,000-calorie diet?
a. HFS
b. RDA
c. DV
d. DRI
ANSWER: c
43. An athlete with this condition has an intake of water that is far inexcess of fluid lost (primarily through
sweat), causing the athlete to be at risk of death due to low blood sodium levels.
a. Hypohydration
b. Hypertrophy
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