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Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food
True or False
1
Of the three main energy nutrients (carbohydrate, fat, protein), carbohydrate is the most important energy food for exercise.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Monosaccharides and disaccharides are simple carbohydrates.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Starches are complex carbohydrates.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Hyperglycemia means low blood sugar.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Glycogen is the body's store of starch.
A)
True
B)
False
6
Most of the body's store of glycogen is in the liver.
A)
True
B)
False
7
Glucose can come from proteins.
A)
True
B)
False
8
At rest, the body uses more carbohydrate than fat as a substrate for energy.
A)
True
B)
False
9
More oxygen is needed to metabolize fat than carbohydrate.
A)
True
B)
False
10
Dietary fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants.
A)
True
B)
False
11
Eating carbohydrate can help increase performance in endurance sports, such as distance running.
A)
True
B)
False
12
Excess dietary carbohydrate can be converted to fat in the body.
A)
True
B)
False
13
Consumption of carbohydrate 15-30 minutes before competition will cause reactive hypoglycemia in all individuals.
A)
True
B)
False
14
Regular training decreases the ability of the muscles to use carbohydrate for energy during exercise.
A)
True
B)
False
15
Ingesting carbohydrate during prolonged endurance exercise may make the task seem easier.
A)
True
B)
False
16
Carbohydrate loading will cause weight gain in the form of water.
A)
True
B)
False
17
Artificial sweeteners may be considered food additives.
A)
True
B)
False
18
Alcohol can be enjoyed in moderation by most healthy adults.
A)
True
B)
False
19
Energy drinks may contain high concentrations of simple carbohydrates, some containing as much as 50 grams in 8 fluid ounces.
A)
True
B)
False
20
In general, research indicates that there is little difference between low-glycemic-index and high-glycemic-index meals relative to their effects on exercise performance.
A)
True
B)
False
21
The National Academy of Sciences has published an Adequate Intake (AI) for total fiber because as part of a healthy diet it may possibly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
A)
True
B)
False
22
Alcohol consumption in moderation has been shown to increase the risk for coronary heart disease.
A)
True
B)
False
23
The RDA for carbohydrate has been set at 300 grams daily for both adults and children.
A)
True
B)
False
24
The Adequate Intake (AI) for total fiber for adults ranges from 25-38 grams per day.
A)
True
B)
False
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