CSSD Competition Nutrition 2

Question 1

An athlete competing in a multi-day tournament should prioritize which nutritional strategy between events to maximize recovery?

Accepted Answer

Immediate carbohydrate and protein intake within 30–60 minutes post-event

Answer

Consuming carbohydrates and protein within 30–60 minutes post-competition accelerates glycogen resynthesis and muscle protein repair for subsequent events.

Question 2

Which gastrointestinal strategy is most important to implement during competition day for athletes prone to GI distress?

Accepted Answer

Avoid high-fat and high-fiber foods in the pre-competition meal

Answer

High-fat and high-fiber foods slow gastric emptying and increase GI distress risk, so these should be avoided on competition day.

Question 3

A wrestler cutting weight uses severe fluid restriction before weigh-in. What is the primary physiological risk during the subsequent competition?

Accepted Answer

Impaired thermoregulation and cardiovascular strain from dehydration

Answer

Severe dehydration impairs plasma volume, thermoregulation, and cardiovascular function, directly reducing competition performance and increasing heat illness risk.

Question 4

During a 90-minute soccer match, exogenous carbohydrate oxidation is maximized at approximately what intake rate?

Accepted Answer

60 g/hour

Answer

A single carbohydrate source (e.g., glucose) is oxidized at a maximum of approximately 60 g/hour due to intestinal transporter saturation.

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using a glucose-fructose blend (2:1 ratio) compared to glucose alone during prolonged competition?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple intestinal transporters increases total carbohydrate oxidation up to 90 g/hour

Answer

Combining glucose (SGLT1 transporter) and fructose (GLUT5 transporter) allows total carbohydrate oxidation rates up to 90 g/hour, exceeding single-source limits.

(CSSD) Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Practice Test

(CSSD) Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Practice Test

CSSD Competition Nutrition 2