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Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Sports Nutrition

Chapter 14 Nutrition Awareness Inventory

Please answer all questions


1	A cell can use the energy stored in carbohydrate to fuel a muscle's energy demands without further modification.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Sedentary Americans should be encouraged to start an intense physical activity program.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Complete metabolism of carbohydrate does not require oxygen.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The body uses the same proportion of nutrients for all types of exercise.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Even when athletes are consuming RDA quantities of vitamins and minerals in their diet, consumption of certain vitamin and mineral supplements will increase their athletic performance.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Amenorrhea in female athletes is detrimental to iron status and may cause iron deficiency anemia.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	It is particularly important for athletes to consume protein and amino acid supplements because it is hard for them to consume enough through their diets.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	A large amount of carbohydrate foods such as starches and fruits should be consumed within 2 hours after an exercise to maximize glycogen synthesis, because this is when glycogen synthesis is the greatest.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Sports-type drinks like PowerAde and Gatorade are not significantly better beverages for fluid replacement than water for the everyday athlete. However, for endurance athletes they may be advantageous.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Caffeine use has improved athletic performance in some cases.
		A)	True
		B)	False


11	Cooldown exercises are not as important as a good warm-up.
		A)	True
		B)	False


12	Thirst is a good guide for fluid replacement after hard physical activity.
		A)	True
		B)	False


13	Eating lots of carbohydrate before a 100-meter dash is important for peak performance.
		A)	True
		B)	False


14	Carbohydrate loading is advantageous for endurance athletes.
		A)	True
		B)	False


15	Heatstroke is characterized by profuse sweating in combination with a low-grade fever.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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