Basic Sports Science Quiz 11

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Nutrition - Part 1

Which of the following is beneficial for prevention of cataracts?

1 point

Saturated fats

Fruits and vegetables

Rice

Salt

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Which of the following is associated with an increased chance of developing colon cancer

1 point

Saturated fats

Rice

Carotenoids

All of the above

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Which of the following is associated with a reduced chance of developing colon cancer

1 point

Saturated fats

Rice

Carotenoids

All of the above

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Which of the following is most commonly associated with an increased incidence of stomach cancer?

1 point

Saturated fats

Cured smoked foods

Sugar

Salt

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Consumption of fruit and vegetables is a associated with a reduction of which of the following

1 point

Heart disease

Lung cancer

High blood pressure

All of the above

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Which of the following is a measure of the energy content in our foods?

1 point

Calories

Joules

Kilocalories (kcal)

All of the above

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Which of the following represents the energy content of digestible carbohydrates?

1 point

4 calories/g

4 kilocalories/g

9 calories/g

9 kilocalories/g

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Which of the following represents the energy content of fats?

1 point

4 calories/g

4 kilocalories/g

9 calories/g

9 kilocalories/g

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Which of the following represents the energy content of proteins?

1 point

4 calories/g

4 kilocalories/g

9 calories/g

9 kilocalories/g

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Which of the following does not explain why alcohol is called an anti-nutrient?

1 point

It contributes calories to our diet

It prevents the adsorption of vitamins and zinc

It contains protein or other beneficial nutrients

All of the above

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Which of the following represents the energy content of alcohol?

1 point

2 calories/g

7 kilocalories/g

9 calories/g

9 kilocalories/g

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Which of the following may result from excessive alcohol intake?

1 point

An excess burden on the liver

Dehydration

Poor sleep

Soft tissue injury

All of the above

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Which of the following represents the approximate energy expenditure attributable to resting energy expenditure?

1 point

60-75%

10%

15-30%

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Which of the following represents the approximate energy expenditure attributable to energy expenditure associated with the thermic effect of feeding?

1 point

60-75%

10%

15-30%

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Which of the following represents the approximate energy expenditure attributable to energy expenditure associated with the physical activity?

1 point

60-75%

10%

15-30%

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Which of the following affect energy expenditure?

1 point

Body size and composition

Age

Gender

Hormonal status

Environment

Physical activity

All of the above

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Who requires most energy per kg of bodyweight?

1 point

Young children

Adults

Elderly persons

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Who requires the least energy per kg of bodyweight?

1 point

Young children

Adults

Elderly persons

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Who needs the most energy per kg of bodyweight?

1 point

Males

Females

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Which is the gold standard for measuring energy utilization?

1 point

Double water labeled method

Indirect calorimetry method

Actimetry method

Predictive equation method

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Which method measuring energy utilization requires wearing of a mask, hood or mouthpiece?

1 point

Double water labeled method

Indirect calorimetry method

Actimetry method

Predictive equation method

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Which method measuring energy utilization requires wearing of an accelerometer such as a Fitbit or Applewatch?

1 point

Double water labeled method

Indirect calorimetry method

Actimetry method

Predictive equation method

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Weight gain occurs when

1 point

Energy consumption = energy expenditure

Energy consumption is greater than energy expenditure

Energy consumption is less than energy expenditure

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Which is most likely to lead to a reduced immunity and an increased chance of infection?

1 point

Long endurance training

1 hour of weight training

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Which energy source is used by the neurons in the brain?

1 point

Fats

Glucose

Proteins

Fats and glucose

All of the above

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Which energy source is used by the skeletal muscles?

1 point

Fats

Glucose

Proteins

Fats and glucose

All of the above

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Simple sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose are classified as

1 point

Simple carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates that require digestion (e.g. starch, amylose and amylopectin) are classified as

1 point

Simple carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates which are supplied in a complex food matrix such as bread are classified as

1 point

Refined carbohydrates

Nutritious carbohydrates

High fat carbohydrates

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The carbohydrates in sports drinks are classified as

1 point

Refined carbohydrates

Nutritious carbohydrates

High fat carbohydrates

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Donuts and other carbohydrates which are provided with levels of high fat are classified as

1 point

Refined carbohydrates

Nutritious carbohydrates

High fat carbohydrates

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What the main source of energy at low intensity exercise?

1 point

Carbohydrate

Fat

Both

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What the main source of energy at high intensity exercise?

1 point

Carbohydrate

Fat

Both

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What the main source of energy at moderate intensity exercise?

1 point

Carbohydrate

Fat

Both

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In the body, glucose is stored as

1 point

Fat

Glycogen

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Fatigue occurs when the body runs out of

1 point

Glucose

Fat

Both

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Chronic exercise develops our endurance by adapting our body to

1 point

Minimize glucose utilization

Minimizing fat utilizing

Both

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Which of the following will help an athlete meet their carbohydrate requirements?

1 point

A carbohydrate rich breakfast

3 main meals + nutritious snacks

Carbohydrates in the main meals

Servings of fruit and vegetables

All of the above

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Approximately how much protein can we maximally absorb in a meal?

1 point

5 g

20 g

50 g

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Protein intake after training can help recovery

1 point

True

False

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Plant proteins are complete proteins (that is they contain all the essential amino acids)

1 point

True

False

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Essential amino acids are the amino acids that the body can synthesize.

1 point

True

False

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Which of the following is most beneficial for the body?

1 point

Saturated fatty acids

Unsaturated fatty acids

Trans-fatty acids

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Which of the following is solid at room temperature (e.g. lard)?

1 point

Saturated fatty acids

Unsaturated fatty acids

Trans-fatty acids

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Essential fatty acids are necessary for good health

1 point

True

False

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Fat in our diet is always undesirable

1 point

True

False

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Which of the following are beneficial properties of fat in our diet?

1 point

Source of energy

Provides essential fatty acids

Enables uptake of fat soluble vitamins

Shock absorber

Provides warmth in cold climates

All of the above

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Which type of vitamin is required for metabolic and energy functions?

1 point

Vitamin B

Vitamin C and E

Vitamin D

All of the above

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Which type of vitamin is/are antioxidants?

1 point

Vitamin B

Vitamin C and E

Vitamin D

All of the above

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Which type of vitamin is/are required for bone health and calcium regulation?

1 point

Vitamin B

Vitamin C and E

Vitamin D

All of the above

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Which type of vitamin is/are water soluble?

1 point

Vitamin B and C

Vitamin A and E

Vitamin D

All of the above

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Which type of vitamin is/are fat soluble?

1 point

Vitamin B and C

Vitamin A, D and E

Vitamin D

All of the above

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Which type of vitamin can cause ill-health because they accumulate in the body?

1 point

Vitamin B and C

Vitamin A, D and E

Vitamin D

All of the above

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Which age group has the highest calcium needs?

1 point

Young children

Adolescents

Elderly persons

Both adolescents and elderly persons

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Who has the highest iron requirement?

1 point

Males

Females

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