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Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

True or False



1

Essential nutrients cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by the foods we eat.
A)True
B)False
2

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are appropriate to use in determining the needs of injured people.
A)True
B)False
3

Consuming an adequate diet from the six major nutrient classes will generally assure that all essential nutrients will be provided in the diet.
A)True
B)False
4

Enjoying what you eat has nothing to do with recommendations for healthy nutrition.
A)True
B)False
5

Poor food selection may impair performance in sport.
A)True
B)False
6

Too much of a nutrient may be hazardous to health.
A)True
B)False
7

B vitamins can be found in both plant and animal sources.
A)True
B)False
8

Processed foods always have nutrients added that have been lost during the manufacturing process.
A)True
B)False
9

Sources of Vitamin A include enriched grain products.
A)True
B)False
10

One of the benefits of complex carbohydrates is their high fiber content.
A)True
B)False
11

High calorie foods are nutrient dense.
A)True
B)False
12

Food additives can improve the nutrient integrity of foods.
A)True
B)False
13

A vegan includes dairy products and eggs in diet planning.
A)True
B)False
14

Eating a vegetarian diet is not consistent with the principles for planning a healthy diet.
A)True
B)False
15

Even a well-planned vegetarian diet is often calorie deficient.
A)True
B)False
16

Foods rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals may have therapeutic benefits.
A)True
B)False
17

The FDA approves dietary supplements before they can be sold to the public.
A)True
B)False
18

Genetically engineered foods need to be identified on food labels.
A)True
B)False
19

If a morning event is scheduled, breakfast should be eliminated.
A)True
B)False
20

Liquid meals can be useful as a precompetition meal.
A)True
B)False
21

The nutritional needs of female, youth, and senior citizen athletes are exactly the same as those of young adult male athletes.
A)True
B)False