NEAT Sports Nutrition & Supplementation

Question 1

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake per hour during prolonged endurance exercise lasting more than 60 minutes?

Accepted Answer

30–60 g

Answer

15–20 g

Answer

80–100 g

Answer

10–15 g

Question 2

Which amino acid becomes conditionally essential during intense exercise and serves as a primary fuel source for intestinal cells?

Accepted Answer

Glutamine

Answer

Leucine

Answer

Tryptophan

Answer

Methionine

Question 3

What is the primary ergogenic mechanism of creatine supplementation in athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced ATP regeneration via phosphocreatine replenishment

Answer

Increased fat oxidation

Answer

Improved VO2 max

Answer

Reduced muscle protein breakdown

Question 4

According to sports nutrition guidelines, what is the recommended protein intake for athletes engaged in strength training?

Accepted Answer

1.2–2.0 g/kg/day

Answer

0.4–0.6 g/kg/day

Answer

0.8 g/kg/day

Answer

3.0–4.0 g/kg/day

Question 5

What is the primary function of beta-alanine as a sports supplement?

Accepted Answer

Buffer hydrogen ions to delay muscle fatigue

Answer

Increase muscle glycogen stores

Answer

Enhance fat metabolism

Answer

Improve oxygen delivery to muscles

Question 6

Which protein consumption strategy has been shown to most effectively maximize muscle protein synthesis throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

Spreading protein intake evenly across 3–5 meals

Answer

Consuming all protein in one large meal

Answer

Consuming protein only before exercise

Answer

Eating protein exclusively at night

Question 7

What does the 'glycogen window' concept refer to in sports nutrition?

Accepted Answer

The 30–60 minute post-exercise period when glycogen resynthesis is most rapid

Answer

The pre-exercise period when carbohydrates should be avoided

Answer

The time during exercise when fat replaces glycogen as fuel

Answer

The period when high-carbohydrate intake is recommended for sedentary individuals