Energy Requirements for Athletes: Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Question 1

Which macronutrient serves as the body's primary energy source during high-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Fat

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Protein

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Vitamins

Question 2

What term describes the increased energy expenditure that occurs following exercise?

Accepted Answer

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)

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Lactate threshold

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Caloric deficit

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Glycogen depletion

Question 3

Which method is most reliable in estimating energy expenditure during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Indirect calorimetry

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Heart rate monitoring

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Self-report

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Pedometer

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT directly influence an athlete's energy expenditure during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Environmental temperature

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Exercise intensity

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Exercise duration

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Body composition

Question 5

Which of the following is a method for estimating an athlete's basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Accepted Answer

Harris-Benedict Formula

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Maximum heart rate

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Skinfold measurements

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Wingate Anaerobic Test

Question 6

What is the recommended daily energy intake range for endurance athletes during training?

Accepted Answer

60-70 kcal/kg body weight

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40-50 kcal/kg body weight

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80-100 kcal/kg body weight

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120-150 kcal/kg body weight

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for optimizing energy intake for athletes?

Accepted Answer

Supplementation with banned substances

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Personalized nutrition plan

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Regular meals and snacks

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Avoiding sugary drinks

Question 8

Which method is considered the most accurate for estimating energy requirements in athletes, taking into account factors like age, weight, height, and gender?

Accepted Answer

Harris-Benedict Formula

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Body mass index (BMI)

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Skinfold measurements

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Bioelectrical impedance analysis

Question 9

Which of the following factors has the most significant impact on an athlete's daily energy requirements?

Accepted Answer

Training intensity and duration

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Body composition

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Sleep duration

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Age

Question 10

Which of the following nutrients plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and should be emphasized in an athlete's diet?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Fat

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Protein

Question 11

An athlete needs to recover from a high-intensity training session. Which of the following meal options would be most suitable to replenish muscle glycogen stores?

Accepted Answer

Pasta with lean chicken and vegetables

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Fruit salad with yogurt

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Trail mix with nuts and seeds

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Steak with mashed potatoes

Question 12

Which of the following training interventions is most likely to increase an athlete's resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

Accepted Answer

Resistance training

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Endurance training

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Interval training

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Yoga

Question 13

Which of the following methods is NOT used to measure energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

Breathalyzer

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Indirect calorimetry

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Heart rate monitoring

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Accelerometer

Question 14

An athlete consumes a meal that provides 1,000 kcal. If the athlete's body is 70% efficient in converting food energy into work, what is the approximate amount of energy available for activity?

Accepted Answer

700 kcal

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1,400 kcal

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1,000 kcal

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300 kcal

Question 15

An athlete is preparing for a marathon. Which of the following dietary strategies is most appropriate to meet their increased energy demands?

Accepted Answer

Consuming a high-carbohydrate diet

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Restricting fluid intake

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Reducing dietary fat

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Limiting protein intake

Question 16

Which of the following factors does NOT influence an athlete's energy requirements?

Accepted Answer

Age

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Training duration

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Training intensity

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Body composition

Question 17

Body composition analysis can be used to:

Accepted Answer

Estimate resting metabolic rate

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Determine specific training intensity

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Assess recovery time

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Predict athletic performance outcomes

Question 18

The Harris-Benedict formula is primarily used to calculate:

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate

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Active metabolic rate

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Energy requirements for specific activities

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Total daily energy expenditure

Question 19

Which of the following is a limitation of using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate energy requirements?

Accepted Answer

It does not factor in body composition

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It is not widely accepted

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It consistently overestimates energy needs

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It is only suitable for athletes

Question 20

The thermic effect of food refers to:

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The energy expenditure required to digest and metabolize food

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The energy lost through heat dissipation

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The energy stored as body fat

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The energy gained from consuming food

Question 21

Which of the following factors can increase the thermic effect of food?

Accepted Answer

Consuming a high-protein diet

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Consuming a high-fat diet

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Consuming a low-fiber diet

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Consuming a low-carbohydrate diet

Question 22

The energy requirements of athletes during recovery are generally:

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Lower than during exercise

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Higher than during exercise

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Unpredictable

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The same as during exercise

Question 23

Which of the following is an effective strategy for optimizing energy intake for athletes?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a balanced diet throughout the day

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Avoiding carbohydrates prior to exercise

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Consuming large meals only before and after workouts

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Skipping meals to reduce calorie intake