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Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance
True or False
1
Proper nutrition is an important component in the total training program of an athlete.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Essential nutrients must be obtained from the food we eat.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Genetic make-up can influence health status.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Your risk of getting a disease is decreased if your parents had it.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Lack of exercise is a health risk.
A)
True
B)
False
6
Only college students have poor eating habits.
A)
True
B)
False
7
Fats are not essential in our diets.
A)
True
B)
False
8
A healthy diet should not include any sugar or salt.
A)
True
B)
False
9
Nutrient deficiencies are more likely to be seen in athletes who attempt to keep a low body weight for their sport.
A)
True
B)
False
10
Chronic diseases may be prevented by appropriate lifestyle behaviors.
A)
True
B)
False
11
Overnutrition, as well as undernutrition, may be referred to as malnutrition.
A)
True
B)
False
12
Nutrition during training is not nearly as important as nutrition prior to or during competition.
A)
True
B)
False
13
Three 10-minute brisk walks during the day can constitute a 30-minute daily workout.
A)
True
B)
False
14
Taking a variety of nutrient supplements is better than eating a variety of foods.
A)
True
B)
False
15
Taking large daily doses of a single nutrient will generally not cause any harm.
A)
True
B)
False
16
Herbal products are perfectly safe because they come from nature.
A)
True
B)
False
17
Nutrition quackery and misinformation is widespread in athletics.
A)
True
B)
False
18
Ergogenic aids always improve physical performance.
A)
True
B)
False
19
An example of a physiological ergogenic aid is hypnosis.
A)
True
B)
False
20
Reading anecdotes or testimonials is a good way to evaluate the usefulness of a product.
A)
True
B)
False
21
A planned program of exercise may confer significant health benefits, and research has shown that some benefits may begin to occur even after only a single exercise session.
A)
True
B)
False
22
Exercise need not be strenuous to obtain some health benefits, but additional health benefits may be achieved with an exercise program plan that incorporates some vigorous physical activity.
A)
True
B)
False
23
Of the two general types of research (epidemiological and experimental) epidemiological research is the better of the two to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between a dietary practice and a health problem.
A)
True
B)
False
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