CCSP Nutrition, Ergogenic Aids & Performance Enhancement 5

Question 1

A youth baseball pitcher (age 16) asks about androstenedione supplementation for strength gains. The CCSP's BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

Advise against it as it is WADA-banned, may suppress natural testosterone, and is harmful in adolescents

Answer

Androstenedione is a WADA-banned prohormone that may disrupt endogenous hormone development in adolescents and is contraindicated in this population.

Question 2

The concept of 'periodized nutrition' in sport means:

Accepted Answer

Matching nutritional intake to the specific demands of each training phase

Answer

Periodized nutrition aligns carbohydrate, protein, and caloric intake with training load, phase (base vs. competition), and recovery needs for optimal adaptation.

Question 3

Which of the following is a legal, evidence-based strategy to enhance hypoxic adaptation during altitude training camps?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplementation to support increased erythropoiesis

Answer

Iron supplementation is a legal and evidence-based strategy to support the increased erythropoiesis that occurs at altitude, ensuring adequate hemoglobin production.

Question 4

A distance runner is considering 'train low, compete high' carbohydrate periodization. This strategy aims to:

Accepted Answer

Enhance fat oxidation capacity by training with low glycogen, then competing fully fueled

Answer

'Train low, compete high' uses glycogen-depleted training sessions to upregulate fat oxidative enzymes, while full carbohydrate loading before competition maximizes race-day performance.

Question 5

Which vitamin plays a critical role in calcium absorption and bone health, with deficiency being prevalent in indoor and winter sport athletes?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D is essential for intestinal calcium absorption and bone mineralization; indoor athletes and those in northern latitudes are at high risk for deficiency.

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CCSP Nutrition, Ergogenic Aids & Performance Enhancement 5