CIC Nutrition & Hydration for Athletes 5

Question 1

A football lineman weighing 250 lbs wants to estimate his daily protein needs for muscle maintenance. Using 0.7 g/lb as a guideline, his daily target is approximately:

Accepted Answer

175 g

Answer

0.7 g/lb × 250 lbs = 175 g of protein per day, a reasonable target for a large strength-sport athlete during in-season training.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat exhaustion related to inadequate hydration?

Accepted Answer

Rapid, strong pulse with dry skin

Answer

A rapid, strong pulse with dry, hot skin is characteristic of heat stroke — a medical emergency — not heat exhaustion, which features heavy sweating.

Question 3

During a multi-day tournament, the most overlooked nutritional factor leading to declining performance by day two is often:

Accepted Answer

Incomplete glycogen restoration between games

Answer

Without aggressive carbohydrate refueling between games, muscle glycogen stores progressively deplete, causing significant fatigue by the second day.

Question 4

A swim coach wants to help athletes reduce body fat without impairing training. The safest approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Create a modest caloric deficit of 200–300 kcal/day

Answer

A modest deficit of 200–300 kcal/day allows gradual fat loss while preserving muscle mass, energy for training, and hormonal function.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about energy drinks is accurate for interscholastic athletes?

Accepted Answer

Energy drinks contain stimulants that can cause cardiac events and are not appropriate hydration sources

Answer

Energy drinks contain high doses of caffeine and other stimulants that have been linked to cardiac arrhythmias and are not appropriate substitutes for water or sports drinks.

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CIC Nutrition & Hydration for Athletes 5