CPSS Nutrition and Supplementation for Sport Performance

Question 1

What is the primary role of carbohydrates in sport performance?

Accepted Answer

Providing a readily available energy substrate for high-intensity exercise

Answer

Building and repairing muscle tissue

Answer

Transporting fat-soluble vitamins

Answer

Regulating fluid balance

Question 2

According to current evidence, what daily protein intake is generally recommended for strength and power athletes engaged in heavy resistance training?

Accepted Answer

1.6–2.2 g/kg body weight

Answer

0.8 g/kg body weight

Answer

1.2–1.4 g/kg body weight

Answer

3.0–4.0 g/kg body weight

Question 3

Which ergogenic aid has the strongest evidence base for improving short-duration, high-intensity exercise performance?

Accepted Answer

Creatine monohydrate

Answer

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)

Answer

Glutamine

Answer

Ribose

Question 4

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake during continuous endurance exercise lasting more than 60 minutes?

Accepted Answer

30–60 g per hour

Answer

0–15 g per hour

Answer

80–120 g per hour

Answer

150+ g per hour

Question 5

Which vitamin and mineral combination is most critical for bone health in athletes, particularly in female athletes at risk for the Female Athlete Triad?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D and calcium

Answer

Vitamin A and zinc

Answer

Vitamin C and magnesium

Answer

Vitamin E and iron

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a post-exercise carbohydrate-protein recovery meal?

Accepted Answer

To replenish glycogen stores and stimulate muscle protein synthesis simultaneously

Answer

To suppress cortisol and prevent catabolism only

Answer

To rehydrate the athlete

Answer

To increase anabolic hormone levels beyond normal physiological range