CCSP Sports Nutrition Principles 4

Question 1

Which dietary practice is associated with improved fat oxidation capacity during submaximal exercise over a period of weeks?

Accepted Answer

High-fat, low-carbohydrate dietary adaptation

Answer

Prolonged high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets upregulate fat oxidative enzymes, shifting substrate use toward lipids at a given submaximal intensity.

Question 2

A high school football player asks about creatine monohydrate supplementation. According to position statements from major sports nutrition organizations, creatine is MOST supported for:

Accepted Answer

Enhancing repeated bouts of short, high-intensity exercise

Answer

Creatine monohydrate has the strongest evidence base for improving performance in repeated high-power, short-duration activities by replenishing phosphocreatine faster.

Question 3

Hyponatremia in endurance athletes is MOST commonly caused by:

Accepted Answer

Drinking hypotonic fluids in excess of sweat losses

Answer

Exercise-associated hyponatremia most often results from over-drinking hypotonic fluid (plain water) that dilutes serum sodium below 135 mmol/L.

Question 4

What is the primary role of carbohydrate-protein co-ingestion (4:1 ratio) immediately post-exercise compared to carbohydrate alone?

Accepted Answer

Augments glycogen resynthesis and stimulates muscle protein synthesis simultaneously

Answer

A 4:1 carbohydrate-to-protein ratio post-exercise accelerates glycogen replenishment via insulin potentiation while simultaneously providing amino acids for muscle repair.

Question 5

Which omega-3 fatty acids are most relevant for reducing exercise-induced inflammation and supporting cardiovascular health in athletes?

Accepted Answer

EPA and DHA

Answer

EPA and DHA are the long-chain marine omega-3s with direct anti-inflammatory effects through eicosanoid modulation, unlike the plant-based ALA which has poor conversion efficiency.

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CCSP Sports Nutrition Principles 4