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Of the three main energy nutrients (carbohydrate, fat, protein), carbohydrate is the most important energy food for exercise. |
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| | B) | False |
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Monosaccharides and disaccharides are simple carbohydrates. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Natural food starches are complex carbohydrates. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Hyperglycemia means low blood sugar. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Glycogen is the body's store of starch. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Most of the body's store of glycogen is in the liver. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Glucose can come from proteins. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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At rest, the body uses more carbohydrate than fat as a substrate for energy. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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More oxygen is needed to metabolize fat than carbohydrate. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Dietary fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Consuming adequate carbohydrate can help increase performance in endurance sports, such as distance running. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Excess dietary carbohydrate can be converted to fat in the body. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Consumption of carbohydrate 15-30 minutes before competition will cause reactive hypoglycemia in all individuals. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Regular training decreases the ability of the muscles to use carbohydrate for energy during exercise. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Ingesting carbohydrate during prolonged endurance exercise may make the task seem easier. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Carbohydrate loading will cause weight gain in the form of water. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Artificial sweeteners may be considered food additives. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Energy drinks may contain high concentrations of simple carbohydrates, some containing as much as 50 grams in 8 fluid ounces. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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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 |
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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 |
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The RDA for carbohydrate has been set at 300 grams daily for both adults and children. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The Adequate Intake (AI) for total fiber for adults ranges from 25-38 grams per day. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Carbohydrate is found in the milk, starch/bread, vegetable, and fruit food exchanges, and even in the meat exchange in legumes. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrate is 60-80 percent of daily caloric intake. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The main reaction following ingestion of a food with a high glycemic index will be hyperglycemia with decreased insulin secretion from the pancreas. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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