CSC Nutrition and Recovery

Question 1

What is the primary role of carbohydrates in an athlete's diet during high-intensity training?

Accepted Answer

Providing the main fuel source for anaerobic energy systems

Answer

Repairing muscle tissue after workouts

Answer

Regulating hormone production

Answer

Lubricating joints during exercise

Question 2

How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is generally recommended daily for strength athletes?

Accepted Answer

1.6–2.2 g/kg

Answer

0.8 g/kg

Answer

1.0 g/kg

Answer

3.0–4.0 g/kg

Question 3

Which recovery modality has the strongest evidence for reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?

Accepted Answer

Active recovery with low-intensity exercise

Answer

Cryotherapy

Answer

Static stretching post-workout

Answer

Ultrasound therapy

Question 4

What does a negative energy balance primarily signal to the body during heavy training?

Accepted Answer

Potential muscle catabolism and impaired recovery

Answer

Increased anabolic hormone production

Answer

Enhanced fat oxidation without side effects

Answer

Improved insulin sensitivity only

Question 5

Which nutrient timing strategy best supports post-exercise muscle glycogen resynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Consuming 1.0–1.2 g/kg carbohydrates within 30 minutes post-exercise

Answer

Consuming fat within 15 minutes post-exercise

Answer

Fasting for 2 hours after training

Answer

Consuming protein only immediately after training

Question 6

Which micronutrient deficiency is most commonly associated with impaired oxygen transport and reduced endurance performance in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Magnesium