Question

1. Number of calories per gram of carbohydrate?

1. 7
2. 10
3. 4
4. 22

2. Which sport would carbohydrate loading be best suited for?

1. powerlifting
2. marathon running
3. bowling
4. wrestling

3. Pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes are a good source of which macronutrient?

1. protein
2. water
3. carbohydrate
4. lipid

4. Which macronutrient is digested the quickest?

1. fat
2. carbohydrate
3. protein

5. Choose the amino acid whose function is involved in the production of carnosine.

1. Beta-Alanine
2. Leucine
3. Isoleucine
4. Glycine

6. Which of the following bodily systems is involved in hormone production?

1. digestive system
2. endocrine system
3. nervous system

7. Which body type is characterized as being a muscular body type?

1. endomorphic
2. ectomorphic
3. mesomorphic

8. Which of the following is a lipid?

1. fructose
2. amino acids
3. eicosapentaenoic acid
4. L-valine

9. Which of the following functions primarily as a blood buffer supplement?

1. Creatine
2. Sodium bicarbonate
3. Nitrate

10. The ZigZag method is an approach to losing body fat.

• True
• False

11. Athletes generally require about 2 to 3 times the RDA for protein.

• True
• False

12. DL-Phenylalanine has been shown to be effective in pain control.

• True
• False

13. Muscular hypertrophy is the increase in muscle size.

• True
• False

14. Type I muscle fibers are also called fast twitch muscle fibers.

• True
• False

15. PER (protein efficiency ratio) is determined using humans.

• True
• False

16. Fat supplies 4 calories of energy per gram.

• True
• False

17. The glycemic index is a system that describes how quickly different fats enter the body through the digestive system.

• True
• False

18. The ideal pre-competition meal should be high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrate.

• True
• False

19. Amino acids make up protein molecules.

• True
• False

20. Glucosamine is a nutrient that is important for connective tissue formation.

• True
• False

21. The best way to lose weight is to starve yourself and lose muscle and fat mass.

• True
• False

22. Mitochondria in cells have a main function to generate energy.

• True
• False

Matching

1. Glucose
2. RDA
3. L-Leucine
4. Linoleic acid
5. Caffeine containing herb
6. PDI
7. Metabolite involved in transport of fatty acids into mitochondria
8. Deep sleep promoting substance
9. Glycine
10. Traditional herbal adaptogen, contains ginsenosides
11. ODA
12. Phosphatidylserine

23. Essential nutrition for survival

  

24. Essential nutrition for optimum health

  

25. Essential nutrition for athletic performance

  

26. Monosaccharide

  

27. Growth hormone releasing amino acid

  

28. Branched chained amino acid

  

29. Linked to reducing cortisol levels

  

30. Essential fatty acid

  

31. Carnitine

  

32. Melatonin

  

33. Ginseng

  

34. Guarana

1. This vitamin prevents scurvy and is an antioxidant
2. Also known as pyridoxine, this vitamin is important for protein metabolism
3. Mineral needed for strong bones, muscle contraction, and nerve conduction
4. Mineral involved in hemoglobin structure
5. Retinoid good for vision
6. Mineral important as cofactor for insulin functioning
7. Electrolyte mineral salt
8. This vitamin promotes glycogen depletion, is used to control cholesterol levels and prevent pellagra
9. Antioxidant, fat soluble vitamin, promotes cardiovascular health
10. Mineral involved in bone formation, also related to increased testosterone production in post- menopausal women
11. This vitamin is important as a component of coenzyme A, and in the release of energy from carbohydrate and fatty acids
12. Mineral that is important in healing and part of metalloenzymes

35. Vitamin A

  

36. Vitamin E

  

37. Vitamin C

  

38. Niacin

  

39. Vitamin B6

  

40. Pantothenic acid

  

41. Calcium

  

42. Iron

  

43. Zinc

  

44. Chromium

  

45. Sodium chloride

  

46. Boron

Answer 1

Question; 1 Carbohydrates are organic molecules found in many food products. The macronutrients play a key role in energy supply. These are the structural and functional molecules and components of cell membrane and provide 4 kcal/g energy. Hence, the final answer is 4 Answer for question 2-10 • Answer2; marathon running • Answer 3: Carbohydrates • Answer 4; carbohydrate Answer5; Beta-Alanine Answer6; Endocrine system • Answer 7; Mesomorphic • Answer 8; Eicosatetraenoic acid • Answer 9: Sodium bicarbonate Answer 10; True