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Nutrition, Ergogenic Aids & Performance Enhancement Flashcards

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  1. Which carbohydrate source has the highest glycemic index and is most appropriate for rapid glycogen replenishment immediately post-exercise?

    Answer: Maltodextrin

    Maltodextrin has a very high glycemic index (~110) and is rapidly absorbed, making it ideal for post-exercise glycogen resynthesis.

  2. An athlete reports taking 5-10 grams of beta-alanine daily. Which side effect should the CCSP warn about?

    Answer: Paresthesia (tingling)

    Beta-alanine commonly causes paresthesia (skin tingling/flushing), which is harmless but can be reduced by taking smaller divided doses.

  3. The recommended carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise lasting more than 2.5 hours is:

    Answer: 60-90 g/hr

    Current sports nutrition guidelines recommend 60-90 g/hr of carbohydrate during prolonged endurance exercise exceeding 2.5 hours.

  4. Which ergogenic aid has been shown to increase time to exhaustion during high-intensity exercise by buffering intramuscular hydrogen ions?

    Answer: Sodium bicarbonate

    Sodium bicarbonate acts as an extracellular buffer, reducing acidosis during high-intensity exercise and delaying fatigue.

  5. An endurance athlete asks about altitude training camps. Which nutritional intervention is MOST important to support hematological adaptations?

    Answer: Adequate iron stores before and during altitude exposure

    Adequate iron is essential for altitude adaptation because erythropoiesis increases dramatically and iron deficiency limits hemoglobin production.

  6. Which protein has the highest leucine content per gram and greatest anabolic signaling potential?

    Answer: Whey protein isolate

    Whey protein isolate has the highest leucine content (~10-11%) among common protein sources, maximally stimulating mTOR-mediated muscle protein synthesis.

  7. A collegiate football player wants to use creatine monohydrate. What is the standard loading phase protocol?

    Answer: 20 g/day (divided into 4 doses) for 5-7 days

    The standard creatine loading phase is 20 g/day divided into four 5 g doses for 5-7 days, followed by a maintenance dose of 3-5 g/day.