CIC Nutrition & Hydration for Athletes 4

Question 1

A cross-country runner consistently develops GI distress during races but not practice. The most likely dietary culprit is:

Accepted Answer

Eating a high-fiber meal 1–2 hours before race time

Answer

High-fiber foods consumed close to exercise increase intestinal motility and can cause cramping, nausea, and urgency during competition.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of carbohydrate loading before an endurance event?

Accepted Answer

To maximize liver and muscle glycogen stores

Answer

Carbohydrate loading saturates glycogen stores, delaying the onset of fatigue in events lasting more than 90 minutes.

Question 3

Which fluid replacement strategy is appropriate during activity lasting less than 60 minutes in mild conditions?

Accepted Answer

Water as needed

Answer

For exercise under 60 minutes in mild conditions, water is sufficient to replace minimal sweat losses without needing added electrolytes or carbohydrates.

Question 4

An adolescent female athlete restricting calories to stay thin for gymnastics is at risk for the 'Female Athlete Triad,' which includes:

Accepted Answer

Low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density

Answer

The Female Athlete Triad describes the interrelated conditions of low energy availability, menstrual irregularity, and compromised bone density common in underfueling athletes.

Question 5

After a 90-minute soccer practice in summer heat, how much fluid should an athlete consume to rehydrate for every pound of body weight lost?

Accepted Answer

16–24 oz (2–3 cups)

Answer

NATA guidelines recommend drinking 16–24 oz of fluid for every pound of body weight lost through sweat to restore euhydration.

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