ATC Nutrition 5

Question 1

A basketball player experiences nausea and dizziness during a summer practice. His urine is dark yellow. The FIRST nutritional intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Have him drink water or a sports drink immediately

Answer

Dark urine and symptoms indicate dehydration; immediate fluid replacement with water or a sports drink is the priority intervention.

Question 2

Which macronutrient ratio is MOST appropriate for an endurance athlete's training diet?

Accepted Answer

60–70% carbohydrate, 15–20% protein, 15–25% fat

Answer

Endurance athletes require high carbohydrate intake (60–70%) to fuel prolonged aerobic activity, with moderate protein and fat.

Question 3

Beta-alanine supplementation improves performance primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Buffering intramuscular hydrogen ions (H+) via carnosine synthesis

Answer

Beta-alanine is a carnosine precursor; carnosine buffers intramuscular acidosis (H+ accumulation) during high-intensity exercise.

Question 4

An athletic trainer should refer an athlete to a Registered Dietitian (RD) when:

Accepted Answer

Signs of disordered eating or a clinical nutrition disorder are identified

Answer

Disordered eating and clinical nutrition disorders require the expertise of a Registered Dietitian for assessment and treatment.

Question 5

Which dietary pattern is MOST associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk and is often recommended for overall athlete health?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean diet

Answer

The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins, has the strongest evidence for cardiovascular health benefits.

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ATC Nutrition 5